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One in six kids miss school trips due to cost
1.7 million UK children skip school trips because parents can't afford them
In brief
1.7 million UK children skip school trips because parents can't afford them 16% of UK children missed trips due to cost, with poorer households twice as likely to miss out Originally reported by MadeForMums.
Cost gap in school trips
1.7 million UK children missed school trips due to cost in the past year
Poorest households hit hardest
32% of children from poorest households missed trips due to cost, twice the national rate
Wealth divide in trips
48% of poorest children went on no trips versus 76% of wealthiest children
Special needs impact
21% of SEN children missed trips due to cost, higher than non-SEN peers
Parent spending levels
Parents spend £80.19 on UK day trips, £235.95 on residential trips, £755.32 on overseas trips
School support awareness
42% of parents don't know if their school offers trip cost assistance
The main idea
16% of UK children missed trips due to cost, with poorer households twice as likely to miss out
