How to review your school uniform policy

Follow these steps to make sure your uniform policy is in line with the DfE's statutory guidance on uniform costs. Use our cost ready-reckoner, policy audit and consultation guidance to help you develop a policy that works for your school and provides value for money.

Last reviewed on 16 November 2022
School types: All · School phases: All
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Contents
  1. Work with governors or trust leaders to review your policy
  2. Calculate the average cost of your school uniform 
  3. Download our audit tool
  4. Consult parents and pupils on your policy 
  5. Prepare for questions from governors on your draft policy
  6. Communicate changes to your policy to parents 

Work with governors or trust leaders to review your policy

The DfE's statutory guidance on the cost of school uniform requires you to make sure your school uniform costs are reasonable and secure best value for money for parents/carers. 

Work with your governors and/or trust leaders to review your policy to make sure it’s in line with the guidance.

If you're in a trust  How involved you are in the process will depend on how your trust is run,

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