Walking her children to school should have been a joyful experience for Sarah — five minutes out of her busy day as a student midwife and mother-of-three to enjoy some family time, but arrears of more than £400 for after-school clubs left her dreading the daily journey.
The 27-year-old from east London, who left her relationship because of domestic violence, could not afford to pay the bill and was considering leaving her training because of the demands of childcare.
