Charity and M&S work to cut school uniform costs
Summary
A charity in Jersey and the retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) are partnering to cut down on the costs of school uniforms. Parents can donate used uniforms to Autism Jersey's shop and get a 10% discount on new uniforms at M&S. This effort aims to ease the financial burden for families struggling with high living costs on the island.Key Facts
- Autism Jersey and M&S are working together to make school uniforms cheaper.
- Parents can donate used uniforms and receive a 10% discount on new uniforms at M&S.
- Families in Jersey find school uniform costs a financial burden due to higher required items compared to the UK.
- At Jersey public schools, parents need to buy up to five uniform items, while UK schools require only three.
- Sonja Meacock, a parent and shop manager, highlighted the struggle between spending on essentials and uniforms.
- School uniform costs in Jersey range from £100 to £200 per child for secondary school.
- Jersey's Education Department has not commented on the uniform cost concerns.
- The current discount offer is available until September 27.
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