‘Hidden costs’ of school causing poorer children to miss days
Some pupils who fell behind peers during pandemic have not returned, webinar hears
Rise in calls to SVP from parents struggling with back-to-school costs
Help sought for school costs such as parental contributions and digital equipment
Mandatory purchase of iPads for school ‘forcing’ parents into debt
No financial support towards €800 cost of devices, Oireachtas committee hears
Sharp rise in parents seeking help for back-to-school costs
Charity says transition year costs have become significant source of stress
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