School bans 'unsafe' knotted ties

A school in Greater Manchester has banned its pupils from wearing knotted ties because it says they could pose a safety risk.

Clip-on ties, like those worn by police officers, are regulation uniform at Bramhall High School in Stockport.

Head teacher John Peckham said the ties looked smarter on pupils, as well as preventing potential accidents.



Nick Seaton, chairman of the Campaign for Real Education, said the decision was inexplicable.

"It seems like another instance of political correctness and health and safety gone mad."

"Children have worn school ties for decades and I have never heard of an accident in all that time."