I grew up in Holland where nobody wears school uniforms, so I think they are overrated and in most cases, terribly old fashioned.... Having said that, I am sure the SJ kids will look scuffy now that there is no strict dresscode... Just because Anna can't be bothered.
The vast majority of primary schools over here have a school uniform. From both a parent and teacher pov, I would rather a school uniform. It gives a sense of community, and also there’s no “competition” as to who’s wearing the latest fashion, how much their clothes cost, along with having a set of clothes, just for school, is often more cost effective (I have a different view when uniforms are extremely expensive and can only be purchased from specific shops).
The A’s, especially Alessia, often look unkempt in their clothes, as she seems to mainly have them in gifted clothes. I’m genuinely surprised that they’ve removed 3 from the school, as in assuming Emilia still goes there? Isn’t she attending a private secondary school too?
Although they don’t officially monitor home schooling, they can check up on the child’s well being and what education they’re accessing if deemed necessary. We know from how little Anna and Jonny did with the children during Covid, that I can’t imagine edie doing anything, apart from doing maths and English quizzes online for half an hour a day!
What happens when they don’t become “famous” and need ab actual job. It’s going to be impossible without qualifications. If Edie doesn’t attend secondary school, they won’t get GCSE’s, so getting a job will be a challenge.
Anyone with children at high school, who haven’t got a background in teaching maths, English etc will know how challenging it is to remember mathematical equations, for example. I can’t one A&J putting any effort into supporting their learning. I know Johnny likes to claim he had an Angela’s ashes childhood, it seemed he went to a school that supported his needs, and he as able to go to university.