All school uniforms across Wales are to become gender-neutral, the Welsh government has announced.

The change has been issued as part of a new set of guidelines for governing bodies and head teachers on issues relating to school uniform policy and will come into force from 1 September. The new guidance will mean that when a list of clothing items is published by the school, they will not be assigned to a specific gender.

For example, trousers must not be described as a “boys' item” and skirts must not be described as a “girls’ item”.

The decision follows a consultation which was launched in 2018 following the summer heatwave in which some parents claimed school uniform policies were too strict. During the consultation, respondents supported the introduction of gender-neutral uniforms.

One wrote: "This should include the choice for all children as to whether they wear trousers or skirts, regardless of their gender assignment or sexuality."

Another said: "The question of gender of a school uniform should be addressed by allowing those pupils with gender fluidity to wear either gender of uniform as required, without discrimination. Read more via Independent