Revealed: The real cost of a ‘free’ education

• The cost of sending children to state schools in the UK has risen sharply since 2022, exceeding both inflation and wage growth.
• The annual cost for secondary school is now approximately £2,275, while primary school costs exceed £1,000.
• Increased food costs, technology needs, and higher subject-specific expenses for secondary students contribute to the rising costs.
• The Child Poverty Action Group is urging the Government to expand free school meals and provide financial aid for uniforms to alleviate the burden on families.
• The government says it has reduced uniform costs and invested in breakfast clubs but faces pressure to address child poverty comprehensively.

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Revealed: How much parents are paying on average each year to send child to school