1,200 parents surveyed reveal children lose, damage, or destroy £236 worth of school items on average throughout primary school, with water bottles, pens, pencils, and clothing most frequently lost or broken.
1,200 parents surveyed reveal that on average, children lose, damage, or destroy £236 worth of school uniform and items throughout primary school. Water bottles, followed by pens and pencils, and clothing are the most frequently lost or broken items. The study also highlights the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on back-to-school shopping, with 41% of parents forgoing personal purchases to afford essential school items for their children.
July 29, 2024
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