Are you allowed to buy cheap school uniforms? Poll help needed

Former_MSE_Lee

Hi all,

We're doing a 'Are you allowed to buy cheap school uniforms?' poll next week. Have we missed any options? Click reply and let us know. Thanks!



Does your child's school let you buy from the supermarkets or are you restricted to a specific shop?

Which of these is closest to your situation (you can vote in each category if you've children at different schools)?

My child goes to a state junior school

Whole uniform can can be generic/supermarket
Uniform can be generic/supermarket but with iron on badges
It can be mostly generic but a few items items must be from set suppliers
Everything but shirts/trousers must be branded from a specific supplier
Everything must be branded from a specific supplier
There's no school uniform

My child goes to a state senior school

Whole uniform can can be generic/supermarket
Uniform can be generic/supermarket but with iron on badges
It can be mostly generic but a few items items must be from set suppliers
Everything but shirts/trousers must be branded from a specific supplier
Everything must be branded from a specific supplier
There's no school uniform

My child goes to a private junior school

Whole uniform can can be generic/supermarket
Uniform can be generic/supermarket but with iron on badges
It can be mostly generic but a few items items must be from set suppliers
Everything but shirts/trousers must be branded from a specific supplier
Everything must be branded from a specific supplier
There's no school uniform

My child goes to a private senior school

Whole uniform can can be generic/supermarket
Uniform can be generic/supermarket but with iron on badges
It can be mostly generic but a few items items must be from set suppliers
Everything but shirts/trousers must be branded from a specific supplier
Everything must be branded from a specific supplier
There's no school uniform


Thanks,

MSE Lee

Desperado99

With regards to the specific supplier option,

Our local schools have some items which can only be purchased through the school itself. I know this could be classed as the specific supplier, but it would be interesting to know if this is the case in other areas.

gratefulforhelp_2

My child goes to a state junior school

It can be mostly generic but a few items items must be from set suppliers

pigpen

junior school being what age?

We only have primary and secondary here...

pinkmami

I buy the jumpers with logos on them from the school but a new shops has started supplying them so I'll go there from now on. And I buy supermarket polo shirts.

Even if there was a rule I'# break it - after all its not compulsary to wear one.

building_with_lego

Both at state junior schools: whole uniform can be generic or lacking (it's all voluntary at primary lever) but they encourage the wearing of branded sweatshirts or cardies.

I have to say that the branded stuff seems to wash and wear really well- I know people who are onto the third child in the same shirts, and there ares uniform sales each term where everything costs £1 and 50p goes to the PTA.

juno

I went to a private secondary school and although everything had to be from a set supplier they did have a choice of either new or second hand - obviously the latter was cheaper and also a good way of getting rid of stuff that was outgrown.

gunsandbanjos

My child goes to a state Primary school and can buy from anywhere as long as it is the right colours.

gratefulforhelp_2

pigpen wrote: »

junior school being what age?

We only have primary and secondary here...

Normally key stage 2 - starts at 7-8 years.

Also need to consider some counties have a middle school system although I'm not sure that much detail is needed.

pigpen

But then it is irrelevant.. uniform cannot be enforced at state primaries... which is probably a good thing the price they charge for substandard items!

Secondary I buy as little as possible.. £15 for one polo shirt is extortion!!!! though £150 for a blazer for year 10 and 11 is more so!

moomoomama27

At my childrens state primary school (junior) it can come from anywhere but they prefer the jumpers and PE kit to be logo'd

At my DDs state secondary school everything including trousers, but not shirts have to be purchased from the school supplier.