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Written question asked by Baroness Lister of Burtersett (Labour) on Monday, 11 September 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 September 2017. It was answered by Lord Nash (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 September 2017 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Schools: Uniforms

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government when they propose to put guidance on school uniform supply on a statutory basis as set out in the HM Treasury 2015 report A Better Deal.

Answer

Decisions on school uniform, including how this is sourced, are made by the governing body (or academy trust) of the school, but our existing guidance is clear that, when setting their uniform policies, schools should keep costs to a minimum and ensure the uniform is affordable for everyone.

The guidance also reminds schools of their obligation under Human Rights and Equalities legislation, as well as highlighting the legal requirement for schools to have a complaints process in place. Parents who have concerns about a school’s uniform policy can use this process to raise these with the school. If parents continue to have concerns, they can raise these with the Department.

We intend to put this guidance on a statutory footing when a suitable legislative opportunity arises.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1491
Session
2017-19
Related items
Schools: Uniforms
Wednesday, 25 October 2017
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Schools Uniforms
Link
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