We’re delighted that the government has adopted many of our suggestions around school uniform in their new guidance:
- Pupils’ comfort, happiness and freedom to learn and play should be at the centre of considerations about school uniform and clothing, alongside a focus on removing barriers to participation in school education.
- Branded items of uniform and blazers should not be compulsory, nor promoted or encouraged by schools.
- Schools should avoid including items that need frequent washing or are difficult to wash or dry, and
- promote and support arrangements for families to access pre-loved clothing, and
- consider the availability of non-standard sizes of uniform, clothing and footwear included within their policies to ensure that all pupils, regardless of their age or build, are able to access comfortable and practical clothing and footwear at a reasonable cost.