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#852 Should School Uniforms Be Abolished Completely?
Niall talks to Eric Nelligan School Teacher about the fact more than two thirds of parents say they are worried about the cost of school uniforms this year, according to Barnardos’ Back to School Survey 2026.
The online survey gave 704 parents the opportunity to share their concerns about the financial pressures they face as children return to school this autumn.
Some people believe school uniforms should be abolished. They argue that uniforms are outdated, unnecessarily expensive and restrict students from expressing their individuality.
Others say uniforms are essential because they remove…
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