Petition to the government about expensive school uniforms

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Hi all, our oldest is off to secondary school soon and I was dismayed to see how much uniforms cost, especially logoed items. I've started a petition, if you'd like to join me, sign up :)
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/226145

I agree. The issue for me is that academies shouldn't be able to dictate what parents buy as uniform, there should be a greater degree of freedom for parents. The DfE's own guidance states that cost should be the highest consideration, when setting policy, but schools simply ignore this and do whatever they feel like

www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/514978/School_Uniform_Guidance.pdf

I read that link yesterday. I wish there was more of an up to date one. I’ve sent that link to my daughters high school. So this is three messages I’ve sent and they have seen but still no reply. And I know other mothers have also complained to them. I really feel like digging in my heels and not paying for the p.e kit and skirt. But it’s my daughter who will suffer 🤷🏽‍♀️