Petition · Department for Education

End Compulsory Branded Skirts in School Uniforms

Open for signatures 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Amend school uniform legislation and statutory guidance to prevent schools from requiring compulsory branded skirts where a plain skirt of the correct colour and style would meet the same purpose.
The Government introduced statutory guidance to reduce school uniform costs, but some schools still require branded skirts for girls while boys can usually wear plain supermarket trousers. This creates unnecessary costs and limits choice. Families should not pay more simply because their child is female. Parents should have the same freedom to compare prices, buy from different retailers and choose affordable uniform options for girls as they already do for boys.

Timeline

27 Aug 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Open for signatures
Department Department for Education
Opened 27 Aug 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 28 Aug 2026.