UK parents and carers: what costs do you face when sending your children to school?
What are some of the weirdest or priciest things parents and carers have to buy From September 2026 a new law comes into force, which will mean parents and carers in England should not have to buy more than three items of branded school uniform. Secondary and middle schools may ask for four items if a tie is one of them. The government says it hopes the new law will “ensure the cost of school uniforms is reasonable a
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What are some of the weirdest or priciest things parents and carers have to buy From September 2026 a new law comes into force, which will mean parents and carers in England should not have to buy more than three items of branded school uniform. Secondary and middle schools may ask for four items if a tie is one of them. The government says it hopes the new law will “ensure the cost of school uniforms is reasonable a
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UK parents and carers: what costs do you face when sending your children to school?
What are some of the weirdest or priciest things parents and carers have to buy From September 2026 a new law comes into force, which will mean parents and carers in England should not have to buy more than three items of branded school uniform. Secondary and middle schools may ask for four items if a tie is one of them. The government says it hopes the new law will “ensure the cost of school uniforms is reasonable a
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