We asked our readers across North Wales if it's time to let children swap school uniforms for everyday clothing.

The question prompted a range of views, although a common trend emerged which is maintaining the uniforms for fostering equality, preventing potential discrimination, and curbing bullying.

Racheal Johnson said: "No because children get ridiculed if they don't have the right names on, at least if they have a uniform they are all equals!"

Julie Woodward voiced: "Wearing Uniform is a 'part of belonging' and should continue.

"Allow non-branded items of uniform to make more affordable for parents.

"Bullying in schools is already rife and those who have less than others are generally those who are bullied by ones who have designer items (which should be banned from schools).

"Deciding 'what to wear for school' should not be an option, school is for learning and it is not a fashion show."

Jean Yvonne Kirk shared: "No but they should be cheaper.

"Wearing a uniform gives a sense of pride."

Also, Laura Rickett added: "No but they definitely need to be more affordable and should allow boys to wear shorts in high school also."

Rachel Hyland further proposed a compromise: "No, but they need to make them less rigid and more simple.

"No making them wear logos, no punishments for black trainers instead of shoes, get rid of shirts and ties and let them wear polo shirts which look smart, no ridiculous punishments for things like having a bow on their socks etc."

Anne Tunney said: "Definitely not, uniforms are much better as there's no judgement in what each individual wears as they all look the same.

"Rich or Poor.

"The logos should be woven badge which can be stitched to which ever garment that they can buy from supermarkets if they want to."

Despite the unanimous agreement on maintaining uniforms, Steve Sanderson noted: "That would cause bullying, the reason why they have uinforms they look similar and impartial to branded named attire."

James Nixon wrote: "Like others have said, kids could be subject to bullying if they don’t have the “right brands” but then if these kids were actually punished for bullying then it wouldn’t be such a problem.

"I do think it would be nice for them to be able to wear what makes them comfortable though, and the uniforms are just too expensive I don’t know how they can justify it."