Child Poverty
Find out the most recent statistics around Child Poverty in Scotland here.
Explore more about child poverty and what schools and communities can do to challenge poverty. This includes the Cost of the School Day Toolkit for schools and for parent/carers. There are lots of examples of how to reduce associated costs of school for families.
What can educational establishments do to help families this winter as energy costs rise?
Talk to children, young people, staff and parent/carers on how you can poverty-proof your school day leading up to Christmas. This might be thinking creatively around any costs to do with Halloween, Bonfire night, fundraisers, charity events, parties or even gifts for teachers. All of these small things add up. The best solutions will come from those around you in your community!
Education Scotland provide further advice here.
