Overview

• The proposed legislation limits mandatory branded school uniform items to three, excluding ties, to reduce costs for families.
• Parents are expected to save an average of £50 per child annually, with total savings estimated at £70 million across England and Wales.
• The Department for Education projects that 4.2 million students across 8,000 schools will benefit from these reforms.
• Free breakfast clubs have launched in 750 schools, with plans to expand to all schools as part of broader child wellbeing efforts.
• While the changes aim to ease financial burdens, some manufacturers warn that cheaper generic uniforms may lead to higher long-term costs due to durability concerns.