As many children and young people prepare to start a new year at school or college, too many pupils will be pursued through the corridors by the same issues they faced last year.
The cost-of-living crisis is still biting hard and the number of children living in poverty could well rise past the current figure of 4.3 million throughout the academic year. Sadly, the very uniforms being worn by students embarking on their new term can be a contributing factor to money worries for families.
The ability to buy clothing and other household essentials is one thing, but poverty is also a significant factor in exacerbating other issues.
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