Pyjama fury

Well done to Darlington primary school head Kate Chisholm, who has come out against lazy parents turning up in their pyjamas.

By The Newsroom

Published 2nd Feb 2016, 08:53 BST

Updated 2nd Feb 2016, 08:59 BST

Appallingly this has been a growing trend, not just in Darlington, but all over the country.

It is a disgraceful lowering of standards, and she has found they don’t just drop them off at school without washing and dressing first.

Some even turn up in them at parents’ evenings and shows.

She is spot on to want a good example to be demonstrated to the pupils.

Parents going out in their nightwear is not that.

As a former teacher myself, I know only too well how easily influenced young minds can be.

Expecting school to be treated with respect is a great way to demonstrate that learning is a valuable thing.

Jonathan Arnott,

Ukip North East MEP,