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Will new school uniform rules in England affect you?

Two boys stand in a school corridor. One has their arm around the other's shoulders. They are wearing white polo shirts and red jumpers.Image source, Getty Images
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From September, a new law coming into force in England will mean schools are limited to how many pieces of uniform will need to have school logos on.

Schools will only be able to have three pieces of uniform that must be bought with a logo on.

A lot of primary and secondary schools already do this but the government hopes it will save families money.

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Children sit in rows at their desks in a classroom. All of them have their hands up. They are wearing white polo shirts and blue jumpers.Image source, Getty Images

Schools in England are in charge of making their own uniform policies.

Up until now, the guidance was to keep compulsory branded items to a minimum, but there was no limit.

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland do not have a cap on branded school uniform items, but schools are still asked to keep uniforms affordable for families.

A spokesperson for the Department for Education said some families would save "up to £50 per child" due to the changes, and that it is supporting schools to take more steps to bring down the cost of individual items.

Three girls sit in the playground. They are all wearing blue and white striped dresses. The two on the ends are also wearing grey cardigans.Image source, Getty Images

Place that provide uniforms argue that it could increase costs for families because the items of clothes might not last as long.

The Schoolwear Association also says it could create more "division" in schools.

Chair Matthew Easter says branded uniforms help to reduce inequality and improve behaviour.

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