‘Keep school uniforms affordable’ plea by Bradford councillor (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Supermarket schoolwear seems to be quite affordable it's the fancy blazers that are the main problem I should imagine.

why can't parents buy from stores like ASDA / Tesco for the correct uniform colours at very reasonable rates, and if the school insist on a badge then they could sell a pack of blazer / jumper iron-on badges??

money then goes direct to the school for the badges rather than a dedicated uniform retailer charfging what they want and savings for the parents in these tough times..

School uniforms ought to be provided free by the school and paid for via taxation.

School uniforms ought to be provided free by the school and paid for via taxation.

Vegan Justice wrote:
School uniforms ought to be provided free by the school and paid for via taxation.

So everyone without children has to pay even more (family allowance)?

Vegan Justice wrote:
School uniforms ought to be provided free by the school and paid for via taxation.

Why?

Schools should lessen the exact uniform standard to black trousers or skirt, white shirt or blouse, black jumper or cardi and black blazer, no tie, no badge. Then as someone above said the supermarket range becomes affordable for all and no kid is made to feel inadequate.

Vegan Justice wrote:
School uniforms ought to be provided free by the school and paid for via taxation.

I'd agree with you if you actually paid tax, but you don't so you shouldn't have a say how that money is spent.

Vegan Justice wrote:
School uniforms ought to be provided free by the school and paid for via taxation.

bad idea. Why should the working taxpayers have to pay for other peoples' school uniforms. Getting a bit fed up of the "owt for nowt" brigade. I thought family allowance was meant to cover such items (and this is quite a good benefit these days). Maybe checks should be made as to how the of the recipients spend their benefit but of course this would not happen. Easier to spend someones' hard earned taxes.

Yorkshire Lass wrote:

Vegan Justice wrote:
School uniforms ought to be provided free by the school and paid for via taxation.

bad idea. Why should the working taxpayers have to pay for other peoples' school uniforms. Getting a bit fed up of the "owt for nowt" brigade. I thought family allowance was meant to cover such items (and this is quite a good benefit these days). Maybe checks should be made as to how the of the recipients spend their benefit but of course this would not happen. Easier to spend someones' hard earned taxes.

Spot on old Lass!

Yorkshire Lass wrote:

Vegan Justice wrote:
School uniforms ought to be provided free by the school and paid for via taxation.

bad idea. Why should the working taxpayers have to pay for other peoples' school uniforms. Getting a bit fed up of the "owt for nowt" brigade. I thought family allowance was meant to cover such items (and this is quite a good benefit these days). Maybe checks should be made as to how the of the recipients spend their benefit but of course this would not happen. Easier to spend someones' hard earned taxes.

Spot on old Lass!

School uniforms are affordable in supermarkets such as Asda or Tesco's however its the schools that charge. Secondary schools £70 for the blaizer,tie and PE top. Surely it doesnt cost that much to make/buy them as the schools will be buying bulk. I am a tax payer and don't agree that this should be paid from hard working people's tax. The question is why should we work when you can get a voucher for free for the uniforms. Lets all claim benefits and then see how the goverment copes. Disgusting!!! I spend a small fortune on uniforms each year, but at least I can say 'ive paid for it by working for it'

Prisoner Cell Block A wrote:

Vegan Justice wrote:
School uniforms ought to be provided free by the school and paid for via taxation.

Why?

Schools should lessen the exact uniform standard to black trousers or skirt, white shirt or blouse, black jumper or cardi and black blazer, no tie, no badge. Then as someone above said the supermarket range becomes affordable for all and no kid is made to feel inadequate.

My mates daughter goes to Bradford Academy, I think that's what it's called now, It was Fairfax years ago.

Anyway, the uniform there is black trousers/skirt & white shirt/blouse.
Not a problem, you can get them cheaply..... except she can't wear any old black skirt & white blouse, they have to have an embroidered logo near the waistband & on the collar.
This logo is about 1/2 inch square.

Logo'd shirts cost £8.00, plain white shirts cost £2.00. Trousers/skirts also cost much more just for the logo.
Why the need to logo all the uniform? When I went to school, the only logo/badge was on the breast pocket on my blazer.

Prisoner Cell Block A wrote:

Vegan Justice wrote: School uniforms ought to be provided free by the school and paid for via taxation.

Why? Schools should lessen the exact uniform standard to black trousers or skirt, white shirt or blouse, black jumper or cardi and black blazer, no tie, no badge. Then as someone above said the supermarket range becomes affordable for all and no kid is made to feel inadequate.

now don't go upsetting the muslims

Didn't think I'd be upsetting anyone with that.

I appreciate many families do struggle, working or not and anything to ease the struggle especially for those who have earned the hard way is a good thing isn't it?

Simlple answer, make all schools have same uniform , ie black trousers/skirt white shirt/tshirt . jumper , black shoes .
then each school can sell their own badge to iron or sew on !!.
PS the grant you get from the council isnt enought to buy a complete uniform for junior school never mind a secondary

Colin Allcars wrote:

Prisoner Cell Block A wrote:

Vegan Justice wrote: School uniforms ought to be provided free by the school and paid for via taxation.

Why? Schools should lessen the exact uniform standard to black trousers or skirt, white shirt or blouse, black jumper or cardi and black blazer, no tie, no badge. Then as someone above said the supermarket range becomes affordable for all and no kid is made to feel inadequate.

now don't go upsetting the muslims

Tell me why do u hate muslim so much why Not mention any other religion i'm sure if u luk around u will find whites,indians,sikhs claiming benefit more than muslims

Children attend state schools compulsorily therefore uniform costs should be kept to an affordable minimum by law. These extortionately priced logo-bearing items have no place in state schools and demanding that children wear these items is a tax on parents, some of whom can ill afford this pointless extra expense. Logos should be sew or iron on only and parents be able to shop for the best alternative available locally. Then we would not need to keep the uniform allowance, which many areas of UK do no longer have. There is also the issue of better quality as well as cost, M&S were offering better quality items in August than certain schools were offering with logos at a quarter of the price.

When I need to buy school uniforms I use our Child benefit...that's whats its for, things like this.

missnice wrote:

Colin Allcars wrote:

Prisoner Cell Block A wrote:

Vegan Justice wrote: School uniforms ought to be provided free by the school and paid for via taxation.

Why? Schools should lessen the exact uniform standard to black trousers or skirt, white shirt or blouse, black jumper or cardi and black blazer, no tie, no badge. Then as someone above said the supermarket range becomes affordable for all and no kid is made to feel inadequate.

now don't go upsetting the muslims

Tell me why do u hate muslim so much why Not mention any other religion i'm sure if u luk around u will find whites,indians,sikhs claiming benefit more than muslims

so what high schools in bradford will muslims attended with these uniforms?

Colin Allcars wrote:

missnice wrote:

Colin Allcars wrote:

Prisoner Cell Block A wrote:

Vegan Justice wrote: School uniforms ought to be provided free by the school and paid for via taxation.

Why? Schools should lessen the exact uniform standard to black trousers or skirt, white shirt or blouse, black jumper or cardi and black blazer, no tie, no badge. Then as someone above said the supermarket range becomes affordable for all and no kid is made to feel inadequate.

now don't go upsetting the muslims

Tell me why do u hate muslim so much why Not mention any other religion i'm sure if u luk around u will find whites,indians,sikhs claiming benefit more than muslims

so what high schools in bradford will muslims attended with these uniforms?

I'm a muslim, whilst attending school I had to wear grey or black trousers and a white shirt with a blazer with the school badge on it. I am assuming the remark in relation to muslims, is that some female children often wear their asian attire to school. Well that is their choice, they have every right to dress in the way they chose as long as the school is happy with the standard of dress.

It is far better than sporting very skimpy forms of school skirts/uniform and giving an eyeful to the disgusting paedophile that would hang around the schools!