Parents in Wales asked about changes to school uniforms
Mums and dads are being asked if logos and branding is necessary
Parents and pupils in Wales are being asked if school logos on uniforms are necessary as ministers look at ways of supporting families through the cost of living crisis.
Options will include the use of school branding and whether schools should have no logo at all, or use ‘iron on logos' to be made available free of charge.
This could give families the option to buy cheaper uniforms and from a retailer of their choice.
It will also look at whether schools should enter into single supplier contracts.
Families will also be asked for their thoughts on school uniform recycling and exchange schemes.
96,000 pupils in Wales already get help with the cost of uniforms and school items.
Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles said: “The Welsh Government is doing everything we can to support families through this cost-of-living crisis.
"I know that a lot of schools work hard to keep the cost of their uniforms to a minimum. However, there are still too many instances where families are being expected to spend eye-watering amounts just to send their children to school.
“We are launching this consultation so that we can take further action in order to support families.
"96,000 pupils are already eligible for our PDG Access Grant – the most generous support scheme in the UK – which helps with the cost of uniforms and school items. I urge families to check whether they are eligible so that they too can benefit from this vital support".
The consultation will run until 28th November 2022.