“It’s never ending” - Liverpool on school uniform costs - video Dailymotion

Uniform prices are rising, and the government is looking at ways to make them more affordable for families.

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00:00I think it's not fair on the children because some are dressed better than others going to school.

00:05I think mums, what do not work, should be given the grants.

00:10So they're all dressed the same because you do see some kids which are more dressed nice than the others.

00:16And you know, kids like to look like each other.

00:19They should be more affordable, but you shouldn't need to have so much different stuff.

00:24Just go back to like when you had your uniform and what you need for the PE and that set.

00:29It's just all this with names in it.

00:31If you've got kiddies at school age, they will have a big say on what you think and how you feel.

00:37You don't want your kids to go to school in a £5 uniform.

00:41You want to put them in the best you can possibly afford.

00:43And unfortunately, lots of people come on in a £4.5 today.

00:47Shoes, because you've got to get the shoes. It's not just the uniforms, it's the shoes in it.

00:52If to buy these leggings and these shorts and that, it's just never ending.

00:57Especially when they're small and they're going to grow out of it.