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 (CRSP) has identified key drivers for rising costs including an increasing requirement for technology and devices, higher costs for subject-specific materials such as for art and design, as well as for general textbooks 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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