New school uniform law is rolled out across England today – and saves up to £50 a child

NEW school uniform rules have officially come into effect today as term-time begins. Parents across England can now cut down on costs under the latest legislation. A new school uniform law has officially come into effect today (stock image) Credit: Catherine Falls Commercial The legislation is estimated to save families an average of £50 on school uniform costs (stock image) Credit: Jacob Wackerhausen Government officials previously confirmed the major rule change for schools, which limits branded uniform requirements. Under the new legislation, there is now a maximum of three branded pieces per uniform. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! The new law, which came into effect on Tuesday, September 1, encompasses school jumpers, blazers, trousers, and skirts. Ties are not included in these restrictions for secondary schools, meaning the requirement for four items of branded uniform is allowed if one of these is a tie. The amendment forms part of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act, which has been introduced to try to improve affordability and reduce education costs for households. Families are expected to have saved around £50 under this new legislation. The Department for Education previously said the affordability of school uniforms “should never be a barrier to the schools for which parents apply”. This act has also seen the Government extend cost of living support through free school meals and complimentary breakfast clubs, with measures expected to save families up to £1,000 a year. Most read in The Sun According to the Department for Education, over 2,000 free breakfast clubs should be open with half a million more children eligible for free school meals this month. Education secretary Bridget Phillipson previously said: “This landmark legislation fixes the foundations in our schools, puts money back into parents’ pockets, and provides critical new protections for our most vulnerable children. “These new laws are another major milestone in our mission to make sure every child – wherever they grow up and go to school – has the opportunity to succeed.” Comment now