How much parents could save from September's new school uniform rules
Summary
New rules starting in September in England will limit school uniforms to a maximum of three branded items plus a tie for secondary students. The government expects this change to save parents money, but some schools and families still face varying costs and policies.Key Facts
- From September, schools in England can only require up to three branded uniform items with the school logo, plus a tie for secondary schools.
- About 25% of schools will need to change their uniform policies to meet the new rules.
- The government estimates some families could save up to £50 per child on uniforms.
- Co-op Academy Belle Vue in Manchester reduced its branded items from seven to three, cutting average uniform costs from about £102 to £54 this year.
- The school also changed jumpers to plain ones, so parents won’t have to buy a new jumper each year.
- Some parents report significant savings, while others say their schools have not changed policies and expenses remain high.
- Uniform requirements and costs vary widely between schools, sometimes forcing parents to buy branded items only available from specific suppliers.
- Many primary schools already require very few branded items, helping keep uniform costs lower for younger children.
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