Sep 2 2008
Parents in the UK are finding saving to cover for the expense of their children's uniforms a source of stress, it has been suggested.
According to figures produced by Citizens Advice, three-quarters of parents become stressed when covering the cost of new clothing for school.
Commenting on the findings, Adrian Galvin, campaigns officer at Citizens Advice, said: "The cost of uniforms, PE kits, school trips and other specialist equipment can run into hundreds of pounds per child each year."
For many families on low incomes, this is too much to cope with, he added.
Mr Galvin went on to say that Citizens Advice is urging the government to strengthen its School Admissions Code, which contains guidance regarding the fair pricing of uniforms and other school-related costs.
Figures produced recently by insurers Sheilas' Wheels indicated that the total cost of children going back to school could amount to as much as £1,623.
