Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 24580

Schools: Uniforms

Tabled: 16 January 2025
Answered: 21 January 2025
Named Day

Question

Mike Martin

Liberal DemocratTunbridge Wells

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of section 23 of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill on schools' ability to participate in team sports.

Answer

Catherine McKinnell
School uniforms play a valuable role in creating a sense of common identity among pupils and reducing visible inequalities, however, too many schools require high numbers of branded uniform items which creates a significant cost burden for families. This ...

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