A research study looking at the minimum families need to spend for their child to attend and participate in school has revealed just how much costs have risen in the last two to three years.
Analysis carried out by the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) and the Centre for Research in Social Policy has identified key drivers for this rise in costs including higher costs for materials such as books and stationery and the rising cost of food.
The calculation covers the basics that parents believe is required to “meet children’s minimum educational needs” in order for a child to attend and participate in school.
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