A mum who set up a school uniform exchange in Lancashire has expressed doubts about the effectiveness of new rules limiting school uniform items. Michaela Wilson, who founded the Pendle In And Out Of School Clothes Project, believes the rules will not reduce costs as children will still want to match their friends.
New school uniform rules may not cut costs, says mum
UKPulse Local DeskA mum who set up a school uniform exchange in Lancashire has expressed doubts about the effectiveness of new rules limiting school uniform items.
- Schools in England will be limited to three branded items of uniform from September
- The average total expenditure on school uniform was just under £250 in 2023/24
- A mum believes the new rules will not reduce costs as children will still want to match their friends
What this means for you: If you're a parent struggling to afford school uniform, you may still face costs despite the new rules.