Your headteacher is going to ban school uniforms. Write a letter to them in response, explaining your views on this idea. (16 marks)

Right hand side: school address and date - conform to letter structure Dear (Headteacher's name), Introduction: State position on issue - for or against school uniforms? - assume one is for school unforms Briefly outline reasons why. Paragraph 1 - Arguments against uniform Freedom of expression Less money for parents to spend Comfort = better for learning Paragraph 2 - Arguments for uniform* * Arguments for opposing side should be refuted to strengthen your own view Reduce bullying (happens anyway) Gives taster of real world (very few jobs need uniforms - niche circumstance) Improves dicipline (based in behaviour, not appearance) Conclusion Summarise the main points why non uniform is better. Yours sincerely, Candidate name.

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