School uniform

Each school decides its uniform and must not discriminate based on gender, race, disability, sexual orientation or belief.

Discipline

The head teacher can discipline your child for not wearing the school uniform. Your child can be excluded if they repeatedly ignore the uniform rules.

Discrimination

Schools can decide if girls can wear trousers, or if religious dress is allowed. If you think your child is being discriminated against, talk to the head teacher.

Changes to the school uniform

Talk to the head teacher, school governors or parent-teacher association (PTA) if you’d like the school uniform changed.

Contact Citizens Advice if you’re forced to buy uniforms from an expensive supplier.

Help with the cost of buying uniforms

Newcastle City Council don't provide direct help with the cost of school uniform or PE kit. Talk to the head teacher at your school if your child isn’t wearing the uniform (including PE kit), because you can’t afford it. Some schools run their own second hand uniform sales. You may be able to donate your child's old uniform to help someone else.

Uniformerly is an online school uniform marketplace, where parents and PTA's can buy, sell, give away and recycle school uniforms. There’s no fees and no commission charged for buying or selling your uniform. You can find more information on help with free or low cost clothing on InformationNOW