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School uniform: How much does it cost and what financial support is available

Posted by: media officer, Posted on: 24 July 2023 - Categories: Schools

School uniforms provide a sense of belonging for students. They are helpful in developing a good learning environment and can help build the character of a school. They can also reduce peer pressure at school for the latest clothes and …

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How we are ensuring school uniforms are affordable for families

Posted by: media officer, Posted on: 28 February 2023 - Categories: Schools, Uniforms

School uniforms can create a sense of identity and community for a school and its pupils, reduce peer pressure for the latest clothes and help children feel settled and prepared for lessons, but they can be costly for parents. No …

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School uniform costs

Posted by: shannynquinn, Posted on: 13 March 2020 - Categories: School uniform

Today’s Education in the Media blog looks at our support for a bill to limit school uniform costs and the associated media coverage.

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Education in the media: Monday 5 February 2018

Posted by: Media, Posted on: 5 February 2018 - Categories: Admissions, Higher Education, School uniform, Universities

Today’s Education in the Media looks at the report by UCAS on university applications and the continued coverage around uniform policies in schools.

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Education in the media: 9 September 2016

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 9 September 2016 - Categories: Academies, School places

Today’s news review takes a look at coverage of grammar schools, academy finances, school uniform and school places.

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