School uniform guidance: what changed on 6 July 2026
- Updated on GOV.UK
- Summary added
1 September 2026
In short
A new mandatory limit is being introduced on the use of branded items in school uniforms and PE kits.
Who this affects: School leaders, staff, and governing boards.
Written by AI, not individually reviewed.
GOV.UK’s note
The new limit on branded items of uniform and PE kit will come into force on 1 September 2026. We have updated ‘Developing school uniform policy’ to reflect this.
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