I find it disgusting that the only place I can get my childrens school uniforms from is school and the stuff is twice as expensive than a normal retail outlet, and very often they dont carry enough stock, isnt it time this was abolished and let the free market take over again as it did when we were younger, I am 43 by the way
2007-09-04 12:03:49 · 12 answers · asked by angela m 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I am only asking as I have 4 kids in high school and although some of their uniform can be bought in the high street my girls skirts need to come from school as they have the school logo on as do their jumpers its cost me £13.50 for my daughters skirt and 30.00 for her blazer and 15.00 for her jumper ALL with the school logo on them this has cripled me financially this month, and I havent even mentioned PE kits
2007-09-04 12:23:48 · update #1
There was something on the Richard and Judy show the other week about this very subject, and you are in luck. The law is being changed, and this practice is to be outlawed. You should soon be able to buy your kid's school uniform from wherever you want. the suggestion was that you approach your kid's school, and tell them you will refuse to pay their prices, and you will send them to school in your choice of uniform, or not at all. Good luck!!!
2007-09-04 12:18:11 · answer #1 · answered by 'Er indoors!! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is not the case at the local comprehensive near where I live. Parents can buy the uniform where ever they like. The only item that is purchased from the school is the sweatshirt or `hoodie` which bears the school logo badge, this item is of a very high quality and is about a third of the price of a similar item from a retailer. Tell your school to change their supplier!!
2007-09-04 12:25:52 · answer #2 · answered by Social Science Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, what is a school uniform? If it's black and white then that's easy - all you need is the badge and some sewing skills! ;-)
My old school used to be that way, though we were forced to buy the jumpers / blazers / ties from the school for too much money. Now they have a queer burgundy uniform which isn't generally available to buy anywhere. Black trousers and white shirts are always available in the high street though.
2007-09-04 12:10:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is expensive - they do what they can as a business to make as much money as possible without demos or riots!
Like football shirts or trainers - theres a strong market and an elastic price - ie it can be stretched pretty far before people stop buying
I would maintain a refusual to buy goods from the school - if you can get like for like at a lower price - and bring back up from other parents - Otherwise plead poverty and raise your concern with governers
Or you could try and get a fantastic gran on your side who can make a replica copy!
2007-09-04 12:16:06 · answer #4 · answered by scottygarside 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I agree with that. I have two young children and it costs a fortune to kit them out for school.
But, where are the entrepreneurs here? The school is not saying you HAVE to buy it from them. But, nobody else is supplying it. So, why does some bright spark not send an example off to a cheap manufacture and copy it. Under cut the schools and create the market.
2007-09-04 12:56:23 · answer #5 · answered by Jack 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can you ask yourself why you are sending your children to school ,and what is the price for your children to be educated in a state school. The concept of free education does not mean that the school has unlimited financial resources. You may be absolutely right that you may get them cheaper at a retail outlet in the city, but you are helping a tycoon get richer, when your contribution to the school will help your children and others.
2007-09-04 20:02:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is it not possible for you to buy school clothes similar to the ones sold in the school in M&S, Asda etc - They were offering 3 for 2 prior to the schools going back. My daughter buys sweatshirts, polos shirts and trousers this way and buys the ties from the school and my eldest grandson's blazer had to be bought from the school - but I agree, school charges excessive prices for poor quality merchandise.
2007-09-04 12:20:25 · answer #7 · answered by Maryhill 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was reading Primark are thinking of making a test case on
that.Like the one which allowed reproduction football shirts to be sold.If i was a parent i would raise the issue with my.MP.If
airlines etc can be fined for price control.Why should schools
not be.
2007-09-04 12:11:44 · answer #8 · answered by angler 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you are just whining about nothing. All your child needs are a few sets of uniforms that will last for several years. No matter how poor you are, you should be able to afford this or get government assistance if you can't.
2007-09-04 12:24:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
did you ever do an online search for 'school uniforms' ?
they gotta come from SOMEPLACE.
2007-09-04 12:18:18 · answer #10 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋