The children's charity surveyed 704 parents of primary and secondary school students and found that more than half are concerned about meeting back-to-school costs. I've one starting secondary school and her uniform costs are a scandal." The survey also found that less than a third of primary school parents and just 9% of secondary school parents said their child's school offered an affordable uniform option. However, parents remain concerned about several back to school costs, in particular for many secondary school parents the cost of digital devices and for primary school parents the issue of expensive uniforms, which often now include additional branded tracksuits. Families looking to cut costs may also benefit from school uniform swap events taking place in communities around the country.