OLD SCHOOL TIE

The phrase “old school tie” refers to group loyalty and attitudes associated with wearing the tie of a particular public school.

 Examples

 “The shadow education secretary, Angela Rayner, said: ‘The old boys’ network and the old school tie still hold back talented and hard-working people from less privileged backgrounds.’”

 “In a nation long divided along the lines of the old school tie, this debate goes to the heart of what kind of country Britain wants to be.”

 “Education charity Future First is running a programme at The City Academy in Homerton Row to help schools and colleges develop ‘old school tie’ networks.”

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 Updated Monday 03 March 2020