School uniform costs hit families, say charities
Summary
Charities in Sussex say that the cost of school uniforms is still putting pressure on families, even though new government rules limit how many branded uniform items schools can require. The government believes these rules will help save parents money.Key Facts
- New government rules limit state schools to requiring only three branded uniform items for primary schools and four for secondary schools.
- The rules started on 1 September and aim to reduce costs for families.
- Pelican Parcels, a children's charity in Brighton and Hove, gave over 3,400 uniform items to 520 children last year and plans to double its support by 2026.
- Horsham Matters charity says parents spend about £336 yearly for primary school uniforms and £439 for secondary school.
- Some parents report uniform and shoe prices are still high and add up quickly.
- The Department for Education says families could save up to £50 per child because of the new rules.
- Some families said their children's schools were flexible and did not strictly enforce branded uniform rules.
- Charities are asking for donations of good-quality, unbranded uniform clothes like polo shirts and PE shorts.
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