Almost three quarters (71%) of specialist schoolwear retailers say schools they work with oppose the school uniform cap, according to a new industry survey. Retailers are also warning that schools are concerned about the cap’s impact on inequality in the classroom and participation in PE and extra-curricular sports. The Schoolwear Association is urging the Government…
Ahead of the new school year in September, the Schoolwear Association is warning that the Government’s school uniform cap could increase costs, lower financial support for struggling families, and put hundreds of small family-run businesses at risk. It comes as the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill is set to continue to be debated at Committee Stage…
Bridget Phillipson’s flagship pledge to cut the cost of school uniforms could increase costs for the very families she has promised to help, new industry evidence shows. Over 50% of schoolwear retailers say they may be forced to increase prices, cut support for low-income families, or lay off staff if the proposed branded uniform cap…
