Most Parents Are Struggling to Meet the Cost of 'Free Education' School Uniforms and Trips

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Most parents struggle to meet their children's school costs, under pressure to fund trips and buy expensive uniforms, the Western Mail can reveal today. Families across Wales are about to embark on what could be the most costly school year ever - with a price tag of pounds 1,000-plus per pupil - as it emerges:

Uniforms can reportedly cost up to pounds 500;

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Most Parents Are Struggling to Meet the Cost of 'Free Education' School Uniforms and Trips

One in five parents said they had paid more than pounds 200 for residential trips for their children, with some costing more than pounds 500;

Three out of four parents said meeting school costs was "very" or "q...

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