Jo Thurston, a parenting coach from Action for Children, shares valuable insights into the rising costs parents face when sending their kids to school. Neil Renton, Headteacher of Harrogate Grammar School, provides a school leader's perspective on these challenges. They discuss the burden of uniforms, school trips, and meals, alongside potential government initiatives aimed at easing financial pressures. Advocacy for community support and better communication between schools and families is highlighted, emphasizing the need for dignity and equality among students.