In an underprivileged village with growing poverty since the pandemic, Smallville has noticed an increase in families in hardship, with children not being taken on days out and trips as would have been the case just a few years ago.
Through chatting to parents who were often struggling to pay for their fees, it was clear that the extracurricular opportunities that would have historically been provided by families were no longer possible for many and the impact on children’s development was hugely evident. Parents were, in some cases, in tears talking about how they had to prioritise living costs over fun times with their children, and one even missed nursery because of petrol costs.
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