Petition · past parliament · Department for Education

Prevent schools from requiring uniform bought from specific shops

Closed 52 signatures

What the petition asks

Schools in the UK can create their own systematic monopolies by enshrining in policy that students must wear uniform bought from particular shops. In a free market, this should not be allowed.
Many schools across the country punish students for not wearing uniform bought from these particular shops, usually by putting them in some form of separation from other students, such as in isolation. This is a great issue as it not only disrupts the student's education, but punishes the student for an issue they may not be able to handle.

Timeline

27 Jul 2020 Petition opened for signatures
27 Jan 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 52
Status Closed
Department Department for Education
Opened 27 Jul 2020
Closed 27 Jan 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.