Year of after-school care now costs £2,800 a child in parts of UK
Summary
The cost of after-school care for primary school children in parts of the UK has risen significantly over the past decade, now exceeding £2,800 per child in some areas. Parents also face high expenses for holiday childcare, school uniforms, and extracurricular activities, which add to their financial stress.Key Facts
- After-school childcare costs in England have increased by 42% over the last 10 years, reaching an average of £2,636 per year.
- In Scotland, the average yearly cost is £2,701, and in Wales it has risen by 64% in 10 years to £2,824.
- Holiday childcare costs add about £191 per child each week, totaling over £1,700 annually.
- Extracurricular activities such as sports and music lessons cost around £700 per year.
- Parents spend an average of £381 yearly on school uniforms and sports equipment.
- Nearly half of UK parents feel stressed about the costs of sending children back to school.
- Some families adjust their work schedules to reduce childcare costs.
- Additional school equipment costs, like tablets and special calculators, add to parents’ financial burdens.
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