Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Require schools to make uniform optional
Closed
95 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like it so that families shouldn't feel pressure to buy uniform as it is very expensive. It's often at least over £100 only to be worn for a year or two. The bigger sizes get more expensive which is an ongoing problem for people in the plus size community.
Because of this families are struggling especially when they are in poverty. Uniform donations are not enough and often don't have the right size for people. We feel its better if students have the option to wear what they want since it encourages expression and leaves families in poverty with extra money for food and clothes which they can wear all the time.
Timeline
| 21 Feb 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 Aug 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
95
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
21 Feb 2022
Closed
21 Aug 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.