Schools: Uniforms
Commons · Question 79046 · Tabled 10 Oct 2025 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 10 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Andrew Snowden
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that families are able to afford school uniforms in Lancashire.
Answer
Answered by Olivia Bailey, 10 Nov 2025
The cost of school uniform, particularly of branded items, remains a key concern for parents. Whilst uniforms play a valuable role in creating a sense of common identity among pupils and reducing visible inequalities, too many schools still require high n...