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Use our resources to help you comply with the statutory guidance on school uniform and make sure you're securing value for money. Find support on updating your policy and communicating with parents/carers about any changes.

Last reviewed on 12 May 2026
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Get to grips with your requirements 

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

There are also limits on the number of compulsory branded items:

  • Schools must limit the number of compulsory branded items of uniform and PE kit to 3 or fewer
  • Secondary and middle schools may also have a tie as a 4th compulsory branded item

Find details of your requirements in our summary of the guidance.

Review your uniform policy

Follow the steps set out in our article on how to review your school uniform policy. It includes:

  • A school uniform policy audit
  • A calculation sheet to work out the average cost of your uniform
  • Guidance on consulting parents/carers on uniform changes, including a template letter
  • Tips on completing every step of the process

To make it more cost-effective for parents/carers To

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