Rejected petition Protect students’ right to self-expression through unnatural hair colours

Update national school uniform and appearance guidance to prevent schools from sanctioning students from having unnaturally coloured hair, unless there is a clear safeguarding reason.

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Many schools restrict unnaturally coloured hair even though it does not affect learning, behaviour, or safety. Students should be allowed appropriate self-expression without facing punishment or sanctions. Hair colour does not impact academic performance. Updating national guidance would promote fairness, confidence, and individuality while maintaining school standard

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The following petition calls for a similar action:

Include hair colour as a protected characteristic under the Equality Act
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/741188

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Date submitted 13 February 2026
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