‘Voluntary’ donations of up to £300 a year are increasingly being asked for to balance the books. But this can lead to inequality within schools
As many children return to school, parents face increasing pressure to pay voluntary contributions for books, art supplies and trips.
Over the coming months, a growing number of schools are expected to ask parents for sums that can range from anywhere between £5 and many hundreds, as they try to balance their books.
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