A survey commissioned by the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People shows trips, after-school activities and equipment is also hitting parents’ pockets. The survey shows that the cost for those attending grammar schools is £1,990 and £1,518 for secondary.
Commissioner Koulla Yiasouma says all schools should revise uniform policies immediately so parents can purchase clothing from a range of more affordable sources. She also recommends that the additional costs of education incurred by children with SEN should be met by government.
The practice of schools requesting fees, voluntary contributions and other costs must end, she adds, as it discriminates against those who do not have the means to pay.
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