A new trend with significant cost implications is the use of digital devices in schools.

“These costs contribute to financial stress and worry in low income households and can cause a negative and stressed attitude towards education.”

“Education unlocks potential but the State is denying many children the key because it is failing to see its fundamental role in ensuring the education system is adequately funded to ensure all children have what they need to learn the curriculum.”

SVP members regularly visit families who put off paying bills, fall into debt, or sacrifice spending on food and other essentials to cover school costs such as events, exams, curricular-based sport and music, trips and equipment.