School rule change could help parents save hundreds of pounds

NewsCost Of LivingBack to schoolThe back-to-school shop will have a few new rules14:30, 04 Aug 2026Families heading out for the back-to-school shop this year may notice some fresh guidelines designed to reduce the burden of uniform costs. Earlier this year, the Government unveiled new restrictions on how schools determine their uniform requirements from September, yet nearly half of all parents remain entirely in the dark about these changes, according to a survey conducted by Money Wellness.‌School uniforms represent an unavoidable outlay, and one of the heftiest expenses of the academic year, with the essentials setting families back roughly £350 for primary school pupils and £442 for secondary school pupils, though this can vary considerably depending on whether schools insist on logo-b