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How much parents could save from September's new school uniform rules
A new law coming into force in September means parents in England should have to buy fewer branded items of school uniform, which the government says will save them money.
From September, uniforms will be limited to three items with a school logo, like a blazer, jumper or sportswear – plus a tie for secondary schools.
Schools are already advised to keep these items to a minimum, meaning many are already within the rules, but about a quarter of schools will need to make changes by the time the law comes into effect.
The government says the changes will save some families "up to £50 per child", but schoolwear suppliers say they now face uncertainty in demand for this year's uniforms.
Co-op Academy Belle Vue, in Manchester, is planning to drop the number of its compulsory branded items from seven to three, plus a tie.
It estimates the average cost of the branded parts of the uniform last year was £101.94 with a pinafore, and £83.95 without – but this year it will cost families an average of £53.97.
Next year, when the school switches to a new supplier, it says it will fall further.
The school has decided to get rid of its branded blazer, the branded pinafore, branded shorts and PE jogging bottoms.
Belle Vue says the changes will make its uniform more affordable
The school's branded jumper currently has a coloured stripe, which is different for every year group, but this will switch to a plain one so parents will not have to buy a new jumper every year.