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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Eleanor Busby

School children put in detention because parents can’t afford uniform

More than two in five parents report their children have faced negative consequences at school, including detention and exclusion, because they cannot afford the required uniform, a new survey has found.

The poll of 3,000 parents across the UK, commissioned by The Children’s Society and conducted by Censuswide in June., highlights the significant financial burden school uniforms place on families, leading to punitive measures for pupils.

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