Primary School Headteacher Writes To Parents To Complain About Them Dropping Their Children Off While Still Wearing Their PYJAMAS

Kate Chisholm (left), headteacher at Skerne Park Academy, Darlington, wrote the letter (inset) urging the adults to dress properly so they set a decent example to pupils. 

She complained about the trend after noticing an increase in the number of parents wearing pyjamas and slippers at the gates - with some even attending school assemblies and meetings in nighttime attire. 

Ms Chisholm said her letter was not a 'judgement' but was in a bid to set good example for the children. She wrote: 'Could I please ask that when you are escorting your children, you take the time to dress appropriately in day wear that is suitable for the weather conditions.' Phil Naylor, a parent who has children at the school, said he supported the letter. But Connie, who has a niece at the school, disagreed with the message and turned up at the school gates in a dressing gown and slippers in protest.