Uniform is expensive: 78% of parents spend more than £100 every school year, according to a survey commissioned by Wynsors last summer. Over half of these respondents (57%) are forking out up to ...

That means an estimated £150,000000 (yes, that’s £150million) may be spent on new school uniforms over the next few weeks. Money is not the only cost to buying so many new school uniforms.

and they can buy less expensive clothing items according to their family budget. Uniforms also represent a student’s school, along with whatever reputation it may have, so uniforms might label ...

The Scottish government also did some research into ways of cutting the cost of school uniforms. On its website it says that public responses have been studied and a report will be published shortly.

"For the initial year, the school will purchase the skirts directly and sell them to parents at the cost price of £29.95. "The skirt will not be available at our uniform suppliers during the ...

While white is smart and neat, the daily wearing of white school uniforms is an expensive business. The average Sri Lankan family has a very hard time sending their children to school in spotless ...