‘One in 10 parents in poverty say their child has been bullied for being poor’
- One in ten parents living in poverty reported that their child has faced bullying for being poor, highlighting the serious impact of financial struggles, according to a survey by Parentkind.
- On average, parents in poverty spend about £2,000 annually on school costs, with many going into debt for expenses like transport and school trips, the survey revealed.
- The Government plans to address child poverty, describing its current level as unacceptable and committing to reducing school costs for the poorest families.
- An estimated 4.33 million children in the UK live in households considered to be in relative poverty, reflecting a widespread issue, with official statistics due to be released soon.
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‘One in 10 parents in poverty say their child has been bullied for being poor’
The Government is expected to publish its child poverty strategy this spring.

One in 10 parents in poverty say their child has been bullied for being poor
The poll of 2,000 parents of school-aged children living on the lowest incomes also found they spend on average £2,000-per-year on school costs
'One in 10 parents in poverty say their child has been bullied for being poor’
Children walking to school One in 10 parents living in poverty told how their child had been bullied as a result, according to a survey said to show the “devastating impact” financial struggles can have on families. Polling of 2,000 UK parents of school-aged children living on the lowest incomes found they spend on average £2,000 a year on school costs, with almost a quarter of adults reporting getting into debt to cover outgoings such as transp…
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