Schools forcing families to pay more for uniforms [Independent.ie]
- Last Updated: Tuesday, 16 August 2011 15:15
TENS of thousands of families are facing huge differences in what they pay for children's uniforms ahead of the new school year, an Irish Independent survey has found.
Cash-strapped parents are being forced by four out of every five schools to purchase their children's uniforms in designated shops.
The back-to-school costs soar when primary schools insist on maintaining the same standard of clothing across the board.
The survey, published today, also reveals a major difference in the price of school uniforms sold in supermarkets compared to department stores.
Our study concentrated on two supermarkets -- Dunnes Stores and Tesco; two department stores -- Debenham's and Arnotts; and traditional stores in the west and midlands, sold through www.irishschool wear.com
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