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Girls to be given right to wear trousers in schools

Girls to be given right to wear trousers in schools
BBC Northern Ireland Friday 11 September 2026, 08:59 UTC 1 min read
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Guidelines stipulate that school uniform policies for the 2027/28 school year onwards must include the option for girls to wear trousers.

Guidelines stipulate that school uniform policies for the 2027/28 school year onwards must include the option for girls to wear trousers.
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