School governors are supposed to be ensuring uniform is not too expensive, not limited to sole suppliers, and not all items 'single brand/embroidered' unless essential.
I've just bought ds1's new uniform for (state) secondary. Everything is branded/embroidered, including shirts and trousers, and they are all far more expensive than M&S, let alone Tescos!
2 sweatshirts
3 shirts
1 tie
2 pr trousers
1 uniform lightweight coat
1 pr perf arts shorts
1 perf arts T-shirt
1 games polo
1 pr PE shorts
1 reversible rugby shirt
1 pr football socks
1 pr indoor socks
Total cost £162.20
Still have to buy shoes, football boots, trainers, shin pads, gum shield, and black socks.
We were expecting it and have budgetted for it, but it's a lot of money if people are short of cash isn't it?!
Hopefully he won't grow too fast and most of it will last well and pass on to ds2 too, especially the PE/sports stuff.
Next year I'm sure we'll be buying M&S trousers and shirts!
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UNIFORM - Are your governors complying with guidelines?
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roisin · 01/08/2008 12:00
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