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DUP education minister accused of dragging feet before revising guidelines on uniformSchools in Northern Ireland must give girls the choice to wear trousers as part of their uniforms as well as for PE and games, according to revised guidelines.From next year schools would no longer be able to prohibit female pupils from wearing trousers, Paul Givan, the country’s education minister, said on Friday. “Today, I am taking that decision, that will be formally communicated, schools will be hearing from me,” he told the BBC. Continue reading...

Analysis & Implications

Industry experts suggest the trends highlighted above will have lasting effects. Continued monitoring and strategic adaptation are recommended.