School Uniform Grants

What a great victory for the little guy.

A parent from Bacup, Lancashire; challenged Lancashire Council's withdrawal of the discretionary school uniform grant. This could result in challenges up and down the country.

I would like to find out a bit more about how the provison of grants differs across the country.

1. Wrexham County Council - £35 p.a paid direct into the bank + £100 for secondary school pupils in the first year.

Happy New Year

My last post was in 2007; so,

New Years Resolution #7 : to make regular posts to this Blog.

I think the best policy will be little and often, perhaps with a cliff-hanger every now and again?

Here's a picture of the excellent William Turner & Son James Bond theme Christmas Do. Janet looks chufed to bits after winning a fake fiver.

At the minute I know I am the only reader..so Dan, see you next time.

[Anyone who has waited since Aug 2007 for that post...sorry].

Welcome to The Schoolwear Blog

Sometimes the only way to understand something is to have a go - so here goes.

I saw a blog for the first time recently and thought one for the Independent Schoolwear trade would be useful.

We have a dynamic, innovative and exciting trade, but apart from The Schoolwear Show there are few opportunities to share ideas, raise concerns or keep up to date with new developments.

So I hope that all schoolwear retailers and manufacturers will feel free to make, serious and light-hearted contributions to this blog. And make this an interesting, informative, and informal meeting place for UK SCHOOLWEAR.

Have a good B2S!
Regards,

Dan Turner
William Turner & Son

PS - I haven't got a relevant picture on my computer so have attached one of our Managing Director Andy Smith. He wouldn't want me to, but he's in Spain!