Insight December 2022

Charter for School Uniform Practices

The Charter for School Uniform Practices is a new initiative from the Schoolwear Association. It sets out the commitment of its members to families, schools and sustainability.

Banner is active member of the Association and a driving force in supporting all aspects of the charter. We believe that school uniform is a force for good, offering not only value for money but reinforcing the values of inclusion, wellbeing and opportunity for all. Working to the charter, we are committed to...

Supporting Families

Value for money • High quality, long lasting garments that offer outstanding value for money. Affordability • Actively supporting second sales through our retailers. Accessibility High quality, long lasting garments that offer outstanding value for money. Campaigning • Designs for all shapes and sizes and mindful of cultural difference. • Year round availability of essential items.

Supporting schools

Statutory Guidance

• Helping schools to apply the Government’s Statutory Guidance on uniform best practice – including issuing competitive tenders.

Competitive Tenders

• Communications support for schools and retailers to reassure parents on process and value.

Transparent Contracts

• Transparent contracts and pricing for schools and retailers. • Clear pricing and terms of trade for all our partners.

Supporting Sustainable Best Practice

Ethical Sourcing

• Striving for the highest industry standards of ethical sourcing and sustainable manufacture. • Membership of SEDEX.

Competitive Tenders

• Transparent sustainability reporting available to all.

• 'Head to Toe' in eco by 2025 - all our garments manufactured in sustainable fabrics.

Safety through design

• Compliance with UK and international safety standards for all our garments.

Going beyond …

We know that the cost of uniforms is a concern for many and we are working hard to limit price increases wherever possible.

Furthermore, at Banner we are guided by our values and the belief that every child deserves the chance to shine. Every day we strive to make a meaningful difference for retailers, parents and schools, listening carefully to our customers and the young people we ultimately serve.

If you have a suggestion or a concern that you’d like to discuss, feel free to contact us – your contribution will be welcomed for we guarantee an honest and open response to all enquiries.