Mon, 28 Apr 2025

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 Branded school uniforms to change for four million pupils under plans

The government says it will save parents £50 a year, but retailers say it could end up costing more.

* Over 4 million pupils in England will be affected by new changes to school uniform policy.
* The government plans to limit the number of compulsory branded items to three, plus a branded tie for secondary students.
* This rule is part of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which aims to make school uniforms more affordable for parents.
* Families are expected to save around £50 per child through the new measures.
* However, uniform retailers warn that this could lead to increased costs for families as they replace lower-quality generic garments with branded items.
* Branded uniforms also play a role in reducing inequality and improving behaviour in schools.
* Many parents rely on uniform exchanges to afford the full list of required items, but some schools are too strict about their uniform policies.
* The new rule is expected to come into force in September 2026.
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