2 h. ago Mum fumes after school sent daughter home in 'completely different uniform'

A mum was left 'fuming' after her 11-year-old daughter was made to change her uniform on her second day of secondary school because 'her ankles were showing' – and she was forced to wear a completely different outfit

Society

9 h. ago Revamp your kids' school uniforms with a 24p cleaning hack that makes them smell brand new

With the new school term startinf this week, parents are looking for a way to keep school uniforms smelling fresh and new all year round without breaking the bank - and these cleaning experts may have just the ticket

Politics

9 h. ago Cleaning expert shares 24p way to make old school uniforms and P.E kits smell brand new

If you're looking for an affordable hack that will keep your kids' school uniforms and P.E kits smelling brand new all year round, look no further than this expert-approved product

Politics

12 h. ago Parents' constant battle to keep school uniforms clean is affecting energy bills

A new study has revealed just how much school uniforms get damaged and dirtied by kids in just one year - and the most common type of stain is food

Events

12 h. ago Uniform damage costs parents £81, with extra laundry adding to energy bills

School uniforms go through constant wear and tear from mysterious damage as parents struggle to keep their kids looking presentable, a new study reveals.

Economics

36 h. ago Mum may be forced to cancel Christmas over cost of school uniforms

A mum of four has been left sick with worry after her children's school uniform ended up costing more than half of her monthly Universal Credit payment

Politics

43 h. ago 'School uniform costs for my four kids has put our Christmas in jeopardy'

The mum-of-four is pleading for school uniforms to be abolished after spending over £900 this year

Politics

55 h. ago Stressed out parents back to school fears revealed –from forgotten lunch to backpack

As children return to school, the stress of British parents rises as they contemplate forgetting the basics such as school lunch, uniform or even their kid's bag

Politics

56 h. ago Parents accuse school of changing uniform rules just days before kids return

Parents of students who attend Dixons Brooklands Academy in Manchester were left stunned following an alleged uniform change just before the start of the new term

Politics

58 h. ago Parents warned to check if kids are eligible for up to £200 school uniform support

There are 22 councils in England on top of those in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland that offer parents big sums to pay for the end-of-summer expense. Parents have been urged to check if they are eligible

Events

61 h. ago 'The cost of school uniforms has left me sick with worry and my bank account bone dry'

Karyssa Bates thinks school uniforms should be abolished all together because of the expense

Economics

65 h. ago Parents urged to check if they're eligible for up to £200 school uniform support

School uniform grants are distributed by local councils, each with different rates and eligibility requirements

Economics

3 d. ago Parents accuse school of changing uniform policy days before kids return to class

The school says it informed parents of the new guidelines before the summer holidays

Events

6 d. ago Revealed: The VERY essential test you must make sure your children take before they go back to school

From buying school uniform to shopping for stationery, parents have a lot to think about in the run up to the new term - but there's one vital task that over a third of UK mothers and fathers are forgetting.

Politics

6 d. ago Sainsbury's Tu Clothing unveils 2025 school uniform range from as little as £3

Sainsbury's Tu Clothing range includes skirts priced as low as £5 and a pack of three shirts for £4

Economics

7 d. ago We asked each Greater Manchester council how they are helping parents pay for school uniforms

Full list of the financial help parents can get for school uniforms across the Greater Manchester boroughs

Politics

8 d. ago Haunting photo shows Minneapolis children beaming outside school days before shooting that murdered two

The children were seen smiling in a group picture in their school uniforms in images shared on social media on Monday, which the school captioned #AFutureFilledwithHope.

Culture

8 d. ago ‘I’m the first Blue Peter presenter who can’t blink’: inside the revamp of TV’s oldest kids’ show

They’ve hired a puppet as a host, moved set and are targeting the TikTok generation. Stars old and new line up to explain why it’s time for the television classic to evolve or dieThere’s only one thing more surreal than making a Blue Peter “Here’s one I made earlier” creation and that is doing one with the help of CBBC’s star puppet Hacker T Dog.On the new set of the world’s longest-running children’s TV show, its first non-human presenter is helping me craft an insect hotel using a tin can, glue and some “chenille stems”. The latter is the rebranded name for pipe cleaners, although that might have passed you by. Continue reading...

Culture

8 d. ago Sainsbury's Tu Clothing has last minute school uniforms for as little as £4

Sainsbury's Tu Clothing has launched its brand new school uniform range for 2025, featuring super affordable prices to help parents equip their kids for the classroom.

Economics

8 d. ago One in three parents will buy second hand uniforms in bid to cut sky

Parents are set to turn to school swap shops, parent WhatsApp groups and online websites such as Vinted to buy back-to-school essentials.

Politics