This rises to nearly three-quarters of those parents below the poverty line, the online poll of 854 parents for Save the Children indicated.

It suggested that even basic activities, such as catch-up clubs for those falling behind, can be costly.

Nearly half of the parents polled said they were having to pay more than £10 per child a week.

However, most of the parents thought their children would miss out if they did not take part in such activities.

‘More confidence’

The charity said earlier research it had carried out showed many poorer parents would not be able to afford £20 a week.

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