In a report released today, Barnardos have found that lack of access to back to school allowances and a rise in the general back to school costs are affecting families countrywide.
The survey of 500 people show the average costs involved:
* School specific tracksuits - €35
* School specific jumpers - €40-60
* School specific coats or blazers – over €100
* School shoes - €50-70
* Books for junior infants - €50-100
* First year secondary school student’s books - €250
* Voluntary contributions – €70-100
* Additional contributions sought by schools for photocopying, stationery etc. - €40-50
* Extra curricular activities such as swimming - €75-100
* Transport for primary school - €50 (up to a maximum of €110 per family)
* Transport for secondary school - €350 (up to a maximum of €650 per family)
The full report can be found here.
FS
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