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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Saman Javed

School uniform grant: Are you eligible?

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The government has introduced a new law to lower the costs of uniforms as schools reopen this September, but as the cost of living crisis drives up prices some parents are still struggling to make ends meet.

Under the new rules, schools in England must ensure that school uniform costs are “reasonable” by removing “unnecessary” branded items and allowing children to wear high-street options, like supermarket brand uniforms.

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