The report by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is highlighting the back to school costs on families.
More schools are being urged to allow generic uniforms to reduce costs, with calls for less bespoke or embroidered elements.
A third of parents feel they're not getting good value for money, according to a new survey by the consumer watchdog.
The report by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is highlighting the back to school costs on families.
Director of Communications with the CCPC, Gráinne Griffin says schools have historical agreements with retailers that often aren't even written.

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