Welsh government issues new rules to bring down cost of school uniforms

School badges, logos and branded items must not be compulsory amid cost of living crisis, says Labour-led government

Schools in Wales have been told that they must not make school badges and logos on uniforms compulsory or force parents to buy branded items of clothing, in an attempt to ease the financial burden on families.

They must also make sure there are arrangements in place for parents and carers to buy secondhand, and not to stipulate styles so that items can be bought from multiple retailers. Blazers and caps should be avoided as part of uniforms.