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Washing machine needed for school.
Washing machine needed for school.
A primary school is considering providing a washing machine for parents who cannot afford to keep their children's clothes clean.
The head teacher of St Paul's Church of England Primary School in Stoke-on-Trent said she has spent her own money buying items for pupils.
Nicola Finney said it was due to a rise in children attending school with "washing and hygiene issues".
A study found more than 40% of parents cannot afford basic hygiene products.
Ms Finney said staff at her school were considering installing a washing machine.
The charity which carried out the survey, In Kind Direct, provides her school with essentials such as toothpaste, soap, sanitary products and toilet roll.