Pre-loved School uniform scheme

Argyll and Bute Council have been working with schools and third sector partners to develop innovative schemes that encourage the school uniforms that children have outgrown, either reused or recycled – helping to save the planet and the amount of money people need to spend. 

Most schools are running or support a scheme to reuse pre-loved school uniforms.  We have group schools by Area. Click on the buttons above to see what’s on offer.

You can download the End of Project Report from here

Interesting facts

• On average, an item of disposed of school uniform contributes 4,7 times its weight in carbon emissions.
• 1.4 million wearable school uniforms are thrown away each year 
• 54% of families say they spend up to £100 per year, per child on primary school uniform.

Resources 

• Check eligibility or apply for a school clothing grant
• Consultation on National School Uniform Guidance - Children's Parliament
• All about school clothing | Parent Club
• School Uniform and Clothing Banks | Connect

If you are looking to set up a group to run such a scheme you could also look at our Grants and Funding pages to identify where you might get support.  If you need support getting the group set up you can ask for help from our Community Development officers

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