Boards of Governors at Northern Ireland's schools are being urged to review and amend their school uniform policies in light of rising inflation and household bills that are stressing local family finances.
The call comes from the National Education Union (NEU) who argue that families are struggling with household bills as a result of increasing food, fuel, energy bills and rising inflation.
All of this they say is putting pressure on household budgets prior to the new academic year as parents and carers are facing the purchase of new uniforms, P.E kits, trainers, and school shoes.
