Charity warns of 'digital divide' as parents unable to afford school devices for children

The reliance on digital devices for school children is putting 'large costs' on families, the charity warned. File photo

Almost 3,500 families in financial crisis due to return to school costs have called the Society of St Vincent de Paul, some already in debt due to the spiralling costs.

Some children face “a digital divide” as schools rely more on costly digital devices their parents cannot afford - which SVP warned is undermining the benefits of the free books scheme.