Chief operating officer at Bedfordshire Schools Trust, Craig Smith
- Credit: Bedfordshire Schools Trust
A new law which will make school uniforms affordable for all has been welcomed by the Bedfordshire Schools Trust - which runs schools in Arlesey, Langford and Shefford.
The Education (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) Act 2021 received Royal Assent on Thursday, with statutory guidance due to be issued in the autumn.
The cross-party support for the Bill recognised the costs parents face for school uniform, particularly for branded items.
The legislation will instruct schools to keep prices down and make sure contracts with uniform suppliers are competitive.
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