'Families can struggle to pay these high prices, which in turn has negative impacts on learning and self-concept of children.'
Children who can't afford branded school uniforms are left feeling 'shame and guilt', a councillor said. Coun Nazia Rehman, responsible for finance at Wigan Council, has launched a campaign urging schools to relax their uniform policy, limit their use of branded items from premium shops and provide stitch-on logos where possible.
READ MORE: 'Please, I can't breathe': Manchester Airport worker tackled to the ground by police in park paid £4,000 by GMP “Coats, bags, and school shoes were the most expensive items for both primary and secondary school,” she continued.
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