Will new uniform rules save parents money?
A Fareham mum, a second-hand uniform bank and a Hampshire headteacher discuss the changes.
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"Overall I spent £75 just for the branded stuff per child."
— Kay Devonshire-Murphy , Activist
"But I hear from a lot of parents who are moving to secondary school and really struggling with that long list of new uniform."
— Gemma Furnivall , Activist
"I think if you move away completely from branded, that would be damaging to the sense of belonging and pride the students have when coming to school."
— Mark Marande , Academic
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A Fareham mum, a second-hand uniform bank and a Hampshire headteacher discuss the changes.
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