School uniforms 'to get cheaper' for millions under new law
Summary
The government in England is thinking about changing school uniform rules. This would affect more than four million students, making them have fewer items with their school's logo. The government hopes this will help families save money.Key Facts
- Over four million students across England will be affected by the proposed changes to the school uniform policy.
- The government wants to limit the amount of clothes with school logos to three items and a tie for older kids.
- The changes are part of a bigger plan called the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. This bill is not a law yet.
- The government thinks these changes will make parents save about £50 per child.
- The average cost of a full school uniform and sports clothes is £442 for older kids and £343 for younger kids.
- School clothing stores warn that the changes might actually make things more expensive.
- They think families will end up buying cheaper clothes that don't last as long, making them spend more money in the end.
- A uniform exchange in Darlington has given about 12,000 items to 4,000 customers for free in the last five years.
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