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School uniform prices could go up despite new government plan to cap costs
National World - LocalTV
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A quick look at why a plan to cut uniform costs might mean higher bills for parents.
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The average cost of compulsory secondary school uniform and sportswear is just over £92,
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according to the Schoolwear Association. Since 2021, when the government introduced new guidance,
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costs have dropped by around a quarter. But under fresh proposals, schools would be told
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to limit branded uniform items to three plus a tie, so parents can shop around for the rest.
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Retailers warn this could lead to higher prices overall, with 60% saying they would need to raise
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prices to cover lost income. More than half say they would have to cut discounts or support schemes
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for families on low incomes, and a third claim they might not survive at all. The Children's
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Society supports the new cap, saying thousands of children are unfairly punished or excluded
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because families cannot afford expensive uniforms. As the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill moves
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through the House of Lords, campaigners and parents alike are watching to see what difference
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it might really make.
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