A COUNCILLOR has slammed rising school uniform costs which are causing more financial strain on parents struggling through the cost of living crisis. Research from the Parent Engagement Group discovered that the average cost for a post-Primary school uniform in the North came in at an eye-watering £378. The group found that items in obscure […]
School uniform funding criteria must be changed
THE criteria for financial aid to help cover crippling school uniform costs must be lowered insists a local support group. Community Action Fermanagh (CAF) state that too many parents are denied monetary help to cover the costs of school uniforms because they are not unemployment and deemed to be earning a ‘high income’ to be […]
Uniform swap shop open to help with costs
ST KEVIN’S College will open its first uniform swap shop this Saturday to help keep costs of a new term down for families and to avoid clothing waste. Parents are encouraged to make their way to the school’s current wellbeing centre, behind Monaghan Bros. in Lisnaskea between 11am and 3pm and donate or swap their […]
Appeal for school uniforms after busy start to term
CHARITY SHOPS here have reported a busy year in the lead-up to the start of the school term – with further appeals for uniforms being made.
‘Extortionate’ school uniform prices forcing parents to dig deep
A FERMANAGH mother has described the price of kitting out her daughters for school as ‘extortionate’.