Recent research from the Parents Engagement Group (PEG) shows that in Northern Ireland, the average cost of a post-primary school uniform is £378
A group representing parents in Northern Ireland have welcomed news that Stormont's Education Minister wants to introduce statutory guidance to schools here on uniforms, which could include a "crucial" price cap.
The results also show the use of unnecessary branded sports wear, obscure colours and specific items that can only be purchased from a limited number of suppliers, which the parents group said is further driving up the cost. Campaigners from the PEG have welcomed a further announcement that Minister McIlveen intends on introducing statutory guidance, something they say they've been calling for since PEG was formed last year.
Earlier this week it emerged that about a quarter of post-primary schools in Northern Ireland are benefiting financially, or in kind, from directing students to buy specific PE wear from certain branded sportswear companies.
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