This article summarises the DfE’s statutory guidance on the cost of school uniforms.
It’s aimed at governing boards in maintained schools, and the board of trustees in academies. If you’re on a local governing body (LGB) in a multi-academy trust, check your scheme of delegation to see if you have a role in your school’s uniform policy.
Complying with the latest guidance
The majority of schools and trusts will now be complying with the guidance. If you're tied into a long-term contract with a uniform supplier that hasn't come up for renewal yet, you should comply with the guidance when your contract comes up for review.
You’re encouraged to have a school uniform policy
It’s up to your board to decide whether your school should have a uniform policy and how your school’s uniform should be sourced.
Promoting