to think £18 steep for school jumper

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dd starts middle school in Sept. The uniform is burgandy so easily available from most shops but they insist on particular jumpers with a logo. These are only available from a small local menswear store (with very un child friendly staff). We also have to buy 2 rugby shirts with our childs name printed on them (as well as logo) so second hand not an option - these are £12 each - plus huge assortment of logo-ed track suits etc. Comes to about £400 - and will need to be rebought each year. I complined to council who said that it was nothign to do with them and that it was assumed that parents accepted the uniform cost when they accepted the place. This is not true as we are rural so this is the only school our children can attend. They also said that it was assumed that parents who coul dnot afford the uniform would make different choices about schooling .

I run an embroidery company and as a mum I think it is really bad how much shops charge for kids uniform. Especially when I know the mark up involved! Obviously I make my friends and family's childrens uniform. We buy at asda or my supplier and add a logo for £2.50. The uniform shop nearby, probably double and more the cost of each item.

I would love to go into a school and provide them with a service at a fraction of the price, and wouldnt it be better that the money went to school funds instead of greedy shop keepers!