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All New Uniform Rules Coming Into North East Schools This Week for Autumn Term
The school says blazers are £20 cheaper and families can buy items at cost as new government rules limit branded uniforms.
- The Winston Churchill School in Woking opened its own uniform shop this month to lower costs for families, selling items at cost to pupils. Head teacher Zoe Johnson-Walker said the strategy cut £20 off blazer prices compared to the previous school year.
- New government rules limiting mandatory branded uniform items to three for primary schools and four for secondary schools took effect this month, aiming to ease financial pressure on families during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
- Johnson-Walker negotiated with the school's supplier to ensure no extra cost for badged items, while the school also sells plain black PE shirts after requests from parents. "We're also trying to maintain standards because uniform, as far as we're concerned, is quite levelling," she added.
- Children's charity Pelican Parcels in Brighton and Hove is doubling its support by the end of 2026 to meet rising local demand. Elsewhere, Horsham Matters estimates annual uniform costs reach £439 for secondary school students.
- The Department for Education projects rules could save parents up to £50 per child, though school wear suppliers argue changes might increase costs long-term. Government guidance encourages schools to offer generic alternatives to reduce expenses.
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School opens uniform shop to sell items 'at cost'
Published A secondary school in Surrey has secured its own uniform supplier so it can sell items at cost to pupils. The Winston Churchill School in Woking opened its own uniform shop to cut back to costs for families, where parents can order items on site or online, with clothing including skirts,…
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