Not only are they seen to be safer but clip-ons also prevent pupils from loosening the knots or wearing their ties in the scruffy style favoured by Catherine Tate's errant schoolgirl character Lauren.

use a modified Windsor knot (no 2p needed) that was 100% peanut proof. I still tie my tie like that to this day. Jeffrey, Bath, UK Of course, clip-on ties have a bad side, as I found out the hard way.

SECONDARY schools in Coventry are smartening up their images – by switching to clip-on ties. Traditional ties are being ditched in favour of the neater and safer clip-ons. It’s hoped it will ...

A school in Greater Manchester has banned its pupils from wearing knotted ties because it says they could pose a safety risk. Clip-on ties, like those worn by police officers, are regulation uniform ...