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The Daily PollPoll: Should schools relax their uniform policies to cut costs for parents?
There have been calls for schools to allow parents to buy generic uniforms and iron-on crests to save money. Do you agree?
AS CHILDREN RETURN to the classrooms this week there have been calls for schools to relax their uniform policies to cut down on back to school costs, with the Irish Daily Mail yesterday reporting variations in jumper prices between schools of up to €35.
Barnardos has urged schools to allow parents to buy generic uniforms and iron-on crests rather than purchasing the more expensive crested jumpers and tracksuits.
We want to know what you have to say: Should schools relax their uniform policies to cut costs for parents?
Poll Results:
No (1681)
Yes (1639)
I'm not sure (431)
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