Parents' dread as cost of attending school mounts

Parents are feeling the strain as the cost of school expenses increases, with the minimum cost for sending a child to secondary school now estimated at nearly £2,300 a year. Families like Vicky Williams' in Caerphilly are budgeting months in advance for uniforms, kits, and trips, facing financial pressure. Organizations like the Child Poverty Action Group are calling for more support from the Welsh government to alleviate the burden on lower and middle-income families struggling with school-related costs.Uniform Exchange initiatives aim to reduce the financial strain by providing pre-loved uniforms at minimal costs, but campaigners are urging for more comprehensive support and higher income thresholds for grants to help families cope with these escalating education expenses.