Second-hand school uniform scheme 'flat out'
Summary
A community store in Sunderland called Second Chance is supplying free second-hand school uniforms to families who can't afford them. The UK's Department for Education is considering changes to lower the number of mandatory branded school items, which can be expensive.Key Facts
- Second Chance is a community shop in Sunderland that provides used school uniforms for free to families in need.
- The shop has been in operation for two years and has seen an increase in demand.
- The government is discussing changing the law to reduce the number of branded school items students must have, to cut costs for families.
- On average, 20 families use the Second Chance service every day.
- The new measures proposed by the Department for Education could save parents around £50 per child.
- The average cost of a full school uniform and PE kit for a secondary school student is £442, and £343 for a primary school student, according to Department for Education data.
- Second Chance plans to move to a larger location this year to better meet demand.
- The proposed changes to the law still have several stages to go through before they can be officially passed.
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