Northern Ireland schools to offer girls the option to wear trousers
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Northern Ireland schools to offer girls the option to wear trousers

11 Sep 2026 · Originally published 11 Sep 2026 8/10 Original headline: NI Schools: Girls to be given right to wear trousers
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced that all schools in Northern Ireland must allow girls to wear trousers, including for PE, starting from the 2027/28 academic year. This policy change ensures that uniform regulations are more flexible, giving pupils the choice to wear trousers throughout the school year.
Source: BBC Northern Ireland Northern Ireland
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