To think World Book Day needs a rethink.

If that is the case then I do think it is time to take it further MissA
www.gov.uk/complain-about-school/state-schools

But tell them that is what you intend to do and give them one more chance to sort it out.
You really don't need this.
And neither does your DGS because he could be missing out on things at school which could be upsetting for him.

MissAdventure things have gone on long enough send a letter to the head teacher- Recorded delivery informing them of your name address, e-mail and all contact details warning them that if they fail to keep you informed and send all relevant info, or continue to use your daughter's contacts, you will regard this as emotionally damaging, and lacking in the care your GS is entitled to, and if they continue to behave in such a manner you will instruct solicitors to act for you, and seek damages. That should sort it.
We once had a father whose marriage had broken down but who wanted to have all the info his child was given. It was a bit hit and miss at first until he threatened action, then it became automatic.

Well, I checked with one of the mums, and she says she gets weekly emails, plus texts when there is something going on.
Nothing here at all, and I can't bring myself to charge my daughters phone up and have a look, Jalima.

I do hope not MissAdventure - or are they indeed that stupid?

their even doing it at GS nursery! and at local supermarket theres even a t-shirt announcing world book day..!

Just as an addendum to those who helped me with school problems, I haven't received any texts or emails regarding book day or anything else.
I could turn on my daughters' phone and check, but I'm pretty sure where they've been sent.

Did you think about taking it further? Its unfair dismissal!

I was a school librarian for over 30 years and always loved promoting World Book Day and sharing it with my pupils. Sadly my headmaster decided that at 50+ I was, to quote him “too old to work in a school” and he sacked me. I still have many friends among the staff at that school and how I would love to be able to work there again... 50 is NOT too old to do a good job for fellow staff or for pupils! In any case, he was the same age as me!!!

At least one Welsh school is having World Book Day on the 2nd March - they know what's most important in Wales! And DGD cannot wait to spend their book tokens when they get them!!

I wondered why the supermarket had so many costumes yesterday! My DD is making our DGD's costume as she wants to go as Matilda. Pretty dress with home-made white 'Peter Pan' collar (DGD insists it must have this! ), tights, school shoes (Mary-Janes) and a red cardi (also insisted on!). The collar can be removed from the dress and it can be worn in the summer.

An anecdote: a few years ago my DD asked me to make a rat's tail for DGS who wanted to dress up as the Highway Rat for World Book Day. He had made himself a rat mask and cobbled together a costume from the dressing up box. I took the parcel into the local PO, and forgetting parcels went by size not weight these days had packed it into a thin parcel about a metre long. It was would have been expensive to post so she asked me if I could put it into a smaller parcel. She asked what was in it? When I said "a rat's tail", the counter clerk and the people in the queue did give me some funny looks! Well rats are bigger in the North! I agree about bought costumes while totally understanding that working Mums haven't got time to make costumes. Limit the costume to masks or hats or props that children could make as part of an art lesson during the run up to World Book Day. The supermarkets are holding parents to ransom in my opinion with all the tat they sell for everything from Easter, Halloween and anything else they can think of. We have always had a dressing up box that is still being added, to but not all parents and grandparents have the space money or sewing skills to do this.

Book day is what YOU make it, it is simple to cobble together an outfit, even if you don't sew, my grandson is going as the giraffe, from the g, the Pelly and me - brown trousers, an old fawn tea shirt of mine with a few hand stitches to make it smaller and giraffe paper stuck in patches on it and a glove puppet head he'll have on his hand, not cost a penny and much more fun. It is those who buy these costumes that take the fun out of it for their children/grandchildren - don't do it just enjoy!

Children in Scotland used to get £1 token, but now that I think of it, I didn't see it happening in the last few years before my retirement.

I don’t think my DGD gets a book token (in Scotland)? I agree with Trisher that it needs a bit of a rethink and love Marydoll’s face mask idea.

We used to have a whole week of book activities when I was teaching. It was great fun. I dressed up once as a character from Jacqueline Wilson and got someone to draw a 'tattoo' of a snake down one arm!

That sounds a great idea!

We still have jumblesales in our parts of Hampshire.
Could the schools concerned not collect the discarded left over clothing, put it in boxes and then discuss with the children what might be cobbled togetherfor the book day with a little imagination If using scissors was a problem, the teacher could be on standby to cut anything up as required.

They then might realise what a nuisance it was!

Our primary school hasn't done it fgot a couple of years. GS1 wasn't a bit pleased because he lost his chance of dressing up. They are doing it again this year - possibly because of his endless complaints! He will be going as Hamlet (complete with skull if he can find it) and GS2 will be recycling the old Cat in The Hat costume. As a prelude to the day his teacher was asking them what their favourite book is. He couldn't think of one so she asked him what he's reading at the moment. His answer was "Astrology in Medieval Manuscripts" Exeunt teacher wishing she hadn't asked

When DH and I were teaching at the same school, we once went in as Mr and Mrs Twit. Easy enough to do but couldn't wait to have a shower when I got home. Felt awful every time I saw my reflection. Hoped it wasn't a portent of things to come when I got older.
Our staff would dress up at the drop of a hat, I've been a naughty school girl - that was good as I could [mock] terrorise the children all day with my hockey stick, a pirate, a Roman lady and an Egyptian one. I've been retired 7 years but still have my costumes , all home made, just in case.
I do agree that it's now more about supermarket costumes than books. Should make it a World Book week where they could share books from different countries and have stories read to them everyday. I think storytelling should be compulsory, introducing them to lots of different authors and giving the time to re-read favourite stories. As an Infant teacher it was an activity I really loved. It feeds the imagination and helps to enrich their vocabulary when they come to write their own stories.
I shall now climb down from my hobby horse.

DGS1 loves World Book Day, he's nearly 8 & loves reading & books. DD does often buy costumes often sourcing on ebay or at car boot sales. She also sells on costumes that won't be used again although now she has my DGS2 (9 months) I suspect some will be kept for him.

I have bought DGS1 books right from the start & am now doing the same for DGS2. Anything which fosters a love of reading is good. I do recognise that some parents struggle, I used to make DD's dressing up costumes but I was quite handy with the sewing machine.

Our grandson's school is also having a pyjama day with the children taking their favourite bedtime story book. Big sighs of relief from the parents - especially those with more than one child in the school! Remember last year most of the older children didn't bother - think it should be restricted to 7 and under maybe?

I've just asked grandson what happens on book day at school, and he said "No idea!" obviously made a big impression on him.

It will be St David's Day at the DGD's school, already planned and all the homework that goes with it. Perhaps they will manage to combine it.

It does seem to be one thing after another though, but I will say that World Book Day is a worthy one.
The DGD always seems to have one kind of dressing up day or non-uniform day, far more than I remember when the DC were at school and, of course, when I was a child there were none at all!
World Book Day, St David's Day, Red Nose Day, Children in Need Day, Christmas Jumper Day, Victorian School Day, Roald Dahl Day, Wrong Trousers Day, Humphrey's Pyjama Week (easy peasy one) etc etc

www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/01/06/world-book-day-not-another-school-dressing-up-day-please_n_7388052.html

* Anniebach* What would you chose to wear on March 1st. Welsh national costume or dress up as a book character. I volunteer at a local school and they have a St. David's Day concert. It will be interesting to see which wins. St. David's Day or Book Day.
When'll was at Primary school we had a concert in the morning on March 1sst and then a holiday in the afternoon.
Shame they discontinued that.