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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Friday, 23 September 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 October 2022. It was answered by Jonathan Gullis (Conservative) on Monday, 17 October 2022 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Families: Cost of Living

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of uniform payments for families, in the context of increases in the cost of living.

Answer

Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.

No school uniform should be so expensive that pupils or their families feel unable to apply to or attend a school of their choice.

In November 2021, the Department issued new statutory guidance for England on the cost of school uniforms, to ensure their cost is reasonable and secures the best value for money for parents.

The guidance on the cost of school uniforms can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cost-of-school-uniforms/cost-of-school-uniforms.

The Department recognises that many people are worried about the impact of the increases in the cost of living with many households struggling to make their income stretch to cover the basics. It is therefore even more important that schools consider the cost of their uniform and follow the guidance to ensure best value for money for parents.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
55051
Session
2022-23
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Families Uniforms Cost of living
Link
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