A school has helped Marks & Spencer develop its first autism-friendly uniform collection.

Helen Allison School in Longfield Road, Meopham, took part in the campaign with the National Autistic Society to launch the new Easy Dressing collection.

More than 70% of autistic children are educated in mainstream schools and wear uniform every day.

Pupils tested prototypes for the M&S Kidswear team to create wardrobe essentials including pull-up trousers and velcro polo-shirts instead of ones with buttons.

Mark Lever, chief executive of the National Autistic Society, said: “Parents often tell us how sensory sensitivity can mean that children don’t like putting their uniform on, which can even make them reluctant to go to school.

“Finding uniform items their children will wear can make shopping for school clothes a time-consuming and stressful experience.

“M&S has responded brilliantly to what they’ve heard from our experts and the children at our Helen Allison School.

“Simple changes like putting a scratchy label inside a pocket make an enormous difference.”

You can buy the uniforms online and 10% will be donated to the National Autistic Society.