Children’s school uniform and shoes – Back to School

In the middle of the uniform fitting, in an overheated and congested uniform shop, 45 minutes drive out of London, I came to think that I'd wish I was back, living in Scandinavia. There's no uniform in the Scandinavian (state) schools. No uniform shops, what-to-get-lists and endless fittings. There's no black leather shoes and no tights and socks. Children would wear a sweater, a pair of...

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