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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 28 January 2026

Debate

Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Contribution

Lastly, guidance on uniform, updated since Committee, now states that schools should consider how comfortable their proposed uniform will be for pupils. It includes a specific reference to active uniforms, which allow pupils to move freely and promote physical activity throughout the day. It also says they should take a sensible approach to allow for exceptions or adaptations to be made during extreme or adverse weather, particularly where the UK Health Security Agency has issued weather-health alerts.

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