School uniform28 Jan 2026New bill could mean pupils have choice to wear trousersMembers of the Education Committee want to bring forward a bill so all schools can give girls the choice between trousers and skirts.28 Jan 202628 Jan 2026Skirt or trouser option in schools should be a 'no brainer', say pupilsMLAs on the Education Committee are planning to bring forward a bill so that all schools give girls the choice. 28 Jan 202621 Jan 2026Demand for second-hand school uniform store surgesThe council-run store in the Queensgate Centre supports about 100 families a week, organisers say.21 Jan 202612 Nov 2025Schools could be named and shamed over unaffordable uniformsNew uniform guidance to schools has been issued from the Department of Education.12 Nov 202528 Oct 2025Charity says uniform donation from airline is 'crucial'Donated EasyJet uniforms will be "upcycled" into school shirts, skirts and blazers.28 Oct 202523 Oct 2025Girls have 'legal right to challenge schools to wear trousers'Givan said new laws on school uniform meant schools legally have to listen to their pupils voice.23 Oct 202513 Oct 2025New law to tackle cost of school uniforms passes through StormontThe law will compel schools to explain to parents the reasons for uniform prices and could lead to a price cap.13 Oct 20254 Oct 2025School buys 270 items of uniform to support parentsNew head teacher Andy Brown says the approach has led to "no detentions" and "no confrontation".4 Oct 202515 Sep 2025Law over school uniform costs will 'not deliver for parents'It comes as MLAs prepare to debate a new law, which aims to make school uniforms in Northern Ireland more affordable.15 Sep 2025...
