Consultation analysis report on NI School Uniform Policy published

Education Minister, Paul Givan has today welcomed the publication of a report on the responses to the School Uniform Policy consultation. 

Thanking everyone who participated in the consultation Paul Givan said: “I am very grateful to the large numbers of individuals and organisations who contributed to the School Uniform Policy consultation. Their input was invaluable.

“The consultation received a high response rate, with almost 7,500 responses, and 77% of respondents were in favour of making guidance on school uniform policy statutory.

“Of the responses received more than 50% were from children and young people, and their top priorities were cost and comfort.”

The consultation ran for 14 weeks from 20 June 2024 – 27 September 2024.

The Minister continued: “Since taking up my post as Minister, I have been clear that I want to create a system where schools, supported by appropriate legislation and policy, will ensure that their uniforms are affordable for all.

“The consultation clearly indicates significant support for the current direction of travel and I am committed to bringing forward the necessary legislation in the coming weeks.”

The analysis document can be accessed on the DE website at: www.education-ni.gov.uk/articles/outcome-consultation-school-uniform-policy

Notes to editors:

1. Information on the consultation can be accessed via: www.education-ni.gov.uk/consultations/school-uniform-policy-consultation
2. The Northern Ireland Executive agreed at the meeting of 5 December 2024 to formally enable the preparation of a School Uniforms Bill by the Office of the Legislative Counsel.