I think and have always thought school unform is a good idea.

My son is going into sixth form and has to wear a smart suit and a tie that's slightly different from the school design .....

there is a colour code, blazers, white shirts and grey or black trousersare our schools code in senior, juniors wear blue sweatshirts with white polos underneath, they all look so smart, and there are no trainers(sneakers) allowed so there is no' x has these and y has these etc'

I'm with you patti ... good luck hon ,.,.,, Jinny xx