£1,000 for a school trip: how parents are being priced out
- Posted on September 11, 2026
- By The Times
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In brief
Rising educational trip costs are creating financial barriers for families across the UK, with expenses reaching unprecedented levels. Parents face difficult choices between their children's educational experiences and household budgets, as even modest day excursions now average £80 per student. International school journeys frequently exceed £1,000, making them inaccessible to many families. This growing affordability crisis raises concerns about educational equity and socioeconomic disparities in childhood experiences.
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£1,000 for a school trip: how parents are being priced out
Families tell of the heartbreak of having to tell children the foreign breaks are too expensive as even day trips are costing an average of £80
