Parents are increasingly struggling with the costs of school uniforms, with surveys indicating that many are sacrificing food and heating to make ends meet. Almost 29% claimed they would go without essentials to afford uniforms, while 45% reported using credit cards and 34% employed buy now, pay later services. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has called on schools to reduce branded uniform demands, arguing no family should have to choose between necessities and educational expenses as law changes approach.
The Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, emphasized that no family should have to choose between putting food on the table and buying school uniform as they face rising costs.
A recent survey revealed that more than one in four parents may forgo food or heating in order to afford school uniforms, highlighting financial burdens faced by families.
The survey indicated that many parents resort to credit cards or buy now, pay later schemes to cover uniform costs, with 47% of parents worried about expenses.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson urged schools to minimize the number of branded uniform items, responding to widespread concerns about mounting costs for families.
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