In order to provide parents and staff with the latest information on financial supports available to families we we created a section in our Parent HWB Information site.
Helpful benefit summary sheets for staff to use when helping parents
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EAC Poverty Proof Your Establishment Whole Community Approach
Working in conjunction with One in Five: Raising awareness of Child Poverty in Edinburgh we created a programme of work for schools and services working with children and young people that
- raises awareness of poverty and how it affects children and young people
- explores the cost of the school day
- examines the stigma of poverty.
To download these resources please log onto GLOW and click on this link. You will find resources to raise awareness and consult with pupils, parents and staff.
We recommend that your school community take part in our training. Contact us for details and to learn more about the Poverty Proof Your Establishment Programme.
catrina.oneil@eastayrshire.org.uk
Our resources help schools and services to
- support families who are experiencing poverty
- combat the stigma of poverty with staff, pupils and parents
- embed values that ensure pupils get equal opportunities.
Cost of the School Day Resources (CPAG) 
Videos
| Support and link | Overview |
| Talking about costs and money at school.
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Talking about school costs and money can be challenging but doing it well helps to break down financial barriers to education and makes sure families get the support they need.
· Animation – see below. |
| The Cost of School, a film resource from NHS Health Scotland. | Whilst on the face of it, education is free, there are often hidden or extra costs that act as a barrier to participation. This film explains why facing up to child poverty in schools is important. You will find insights into tools and approaches you can use that will make a difference to children’s lives. – see below. |
| Films from schools across Scotland making Cost of the School Day changes | Primary and secondary schools sharing good practice and the good work they have done to reduce the costs of the school day. |
E-Learning
| Support and link | Overview |
| Cost of the school day (Dundee) | School costs can put pressure on low-income families and put children at risk of missing out on opportunities and feeling different, excluded and unhappy. Content based on research with children and young people, parents, carers and staff in Dundee schools. |
Supporting hard-up families
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In this short, interactive course, you can think about what causes poverty and how people experience the stigma of poverty. You can get practical ideas for what you can do and what your service can do to support hard-up households. It takes about 30 minutes to complete. |
Stay Period Protected
The Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill has placed a legal obligation on schools to provide free products for pupils and staff. For more information and support please log into GLOW and then click on this link.
