Who spends £12 on a kid's haircut!? Madness! I must admit though, I am going overboard on the school clothes but don't think I've hit the £70 mark... yet!
How many people did they survey - 1 or 2 parents with more money than sense? Who on earth spends £17 on a pencilcase and pens for a 4 year old who can't even write? Especially when it's more than they allegedly spent on a pair of comfortable shoes to be worn every day. Or £12 on a child's haircut (kids' haircuts are £3 at my hairdresser). This is just an example of 'silly stats' : some of these items (bookbag, lunchbox) are one-offs that last for several years, and most of the clothing should last the year. The prices seem like the top end of what you would expect to pay except for the shoes which seem very cheap at £15.
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pe kit - £10
shoes will be more like £30
reading folder £4
lunch box £8
winter coat ???