Over two thirds of parents who receive the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance say it is insufficient as the cost of living continues to soar.
Barnardos released their annual survey on back to school costs this morning. The national children’s charity recommended that schools cut voluntary contributions in efforts to lessen the financial burden faced by families.
“‘Barnardos is calling on the government to take further steps in providing free education by introducing free schoolbooks, ensuring all schools allow for affordable uniforms, ending voluntary contributions and maintaining the recent increase in the back to school clothing and footwear allowance,” Suzanne Connolly, CEO of Barnardos, said in a statement.
