Authorities in Sindh on Friday instructed all private schools across the province to be lenient with the uniform policy during winter.
In a statement, Professor Rafia Mallah, Additional Director, Directorate of Supervision and Registration of Private Institutions, Sindh, emphasized that the health, comfort and safety of students must be prioritized during the winter season.
Schools have been asked to allow children to wear all necessary warm clothing, including sweaters, jackets, coats, blazers, hats, socks and other winter clothing, regardless of uniform specifications.
The decision, aimed at ensuring students’ protection while in class during inclement weather, has been shared across the province, and the department advised school administrations to implement the direction in true spirit while avoiding placing restrictions on the dress code.
The decision aims to ensure that students remain protected from the harsh cold while attending classes.
The directorate also asked school administrations to avoid placing any restrictions on warm clothing during this period.
