The start of a new school term invariably revives the age-old debate about the pros and cons of school uniforms among students, parents and teachers alike. This week also sees MPs debate the ...

A new law aims to compel schools to explain to parents the reasons for the price of their school uniforms. The new bill was introduced by the Education Minister Paul Givan in the assembly on Tuesday.

The Ministry of Education has termed the schemes as conspiracies that should stop. “Parents should not be forced to buy uniforms at specific shops. It is important to provide the colours and ...