School uniforms
Cost of school uniform set to fall in England due to new law
Under the Education (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) Bill, which was rubber stamped by Parliament this week (on 29 April), the Government will set statutory guidance schools will be required by law to consider when developing their uniform policies.
30 April 2021
All Scottish councils will offer £100 school uniform grants
All eligible families will be able to receive a grant of at least £100 to cover the cost of school uniforms
11 September 2018
Chancellor pledges measures to help boost switching
George Osborne has pledged to save families up to £470 a year by boosting competition and cutting red tape
30 November 2015
Schools urged to provide more affordable uniforms
Parents should be able to buy school uniforms at the best possible price, the Competition and Markets Authority says
15 October 2015
Schools urged to keep uniform costs down
The LGA says families do not have endless cash for new uniforms and it's calling on schools to keep costs to a minimum
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