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More on that schools report:
Nationally, school fees have risen year on year across government, independent and Catholic schools, the Futurity report showed.
Spiralling cost of living, rent and mortgage repayment pressures mean many households are under considerable pressure. With less discretionary money to spend, it is going to be a challenge for many families to pay for education, including school fees and voluntary contributions, which have all increased in the past year.