The cost of uniforms is persistent problem for parents, leaving many to look to online marketplaces, school re-sale platforms or opting for unbranded items, although school policy means that's not always allowed.
Otago University's Dr Johanna Reidy researches the impact of school uniform design and policy on health and educational outcomes.
For an upcoming paper, she has looked at New Zealand co-ed schools to understand how uniforms affect learning and behaviour.
Johanna Reidy speaks to Kathryn Ryan.
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