{"id":12478,"date":"2022-03-17T10:25:10","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T10:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/abronhillps\/?page_id=12478"},"modified":"2026-04-07T23:48:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T23:48:53","slug":"cost-of-the-school-day","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/abronhillps\/families\/cost-of-the-school-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Reducing the Cost of the School Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1279\">At Abronhill Primary School and Nursery Class, we are committed to reducing the cost of the school day so that all children can take part fully, feel included and enjoy their learning.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1406\"><strong>We recognise that financial pressures affect families in different ways and work carefully to reduce these wherever possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1530\">Our approach shapes how we plan learning, activities and events, helping to reduce costs and remove barriers for families.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1535\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"ezxrh7\" data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1558\">\ud83d\udcb7 <span style=\"color: #000080\"><strong>Our approach<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1582\">Through this work, we:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1883\">\n<li data-section-id=\"150vbp9\" data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1671\">provide clear, accessible information about financial support available to families<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1haj8ir\" data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1750\">ensure there are no barriers to learning caused by financial circumstances<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"j8sbin\" data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1805\">promote inclusion and reduce stigma linked to cost<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"s1dou6\" data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1883\">support families to access financial help and wider services where needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1888\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1ftg9v3\" data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1932\">\ud83c\udfeb <strong><span style=\"color: #000080\">What this looks like at Abronhill<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"2012\">We take practical steps every day to support children and families, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2499\">\n<li data-section-id=\"rlznvw\" data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2102\">providing <strong data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2070\">school resources, clothing and equipment<\/strong> so all children can take part<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"m1cas3\" data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2172\">offering access to a <strong data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2170\">school clothing bank and essential items<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"92xl7v\" data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2229\">providing <strong data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2214\">food support and supplies<\/strong> where needed<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"izfpfo\" data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2338\">ensuring <strong data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2275\">all children receive key items<\/strong> (e.g. stationery, water bottles, care kits) to reduce stigma<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hkab9l\" data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2416\">having a <strong data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2373\">\u2018no gifts\u2019 approach<\/strong> to reduce financial pressure on families<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18udrpy\" data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2499\">planning events and activities to <strong data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2497\">keep costs low or remove them altogether<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2595\">We also work closely with partners and community organisations to support families, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2905\">\n<li data-section-id=\"qebigz\" data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2726\">inviting local services into school during events (e.g. financial advice, food support, period products, community provision)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ivyhc\" data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2905\">signposting and referring families to support such as North Lanarkshire Council\u2019s <strong data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2863\">Tackling Poverty Team (Financial Inclusion Team)<\/strong> for advice on benefits, debt and income<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"3086\">Our <strong data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"2936\">\u2018Our Community Cares\u2019<\/strong> approach brings together school, families and the wider community to ensure support is available when needed.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3091\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"b0pzhd\" data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3122\">\ud83d\udd17 <strong><span style=\"color: #000080\">Support for families<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3222\">You can find further information about financial support, clothing, wellbeing and services on our:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3224\" data-end=\"3259\"><strong data-start=\"3227\" data-end=\"3259\">\ud83d\udc49<span style=\"color: #000080\"> Support for Families page <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/abronhillps\/families\/support-for-families\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\">(click here)<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3349\">This includes links to local and national services which can provide advice and support.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3354\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"dksocj\" data-start=\"3356\" data-end=\"3378\">\u2139\ufe0f<strong><span style=\"color: #000080\"> Need support?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3380\" data-end=\"3465\">If you would like support or advice, please contact the school \u2014 we are here to help.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3467\" data-end=\"3470\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"97nt1r\" data-start=\"3472\" data-end=\"3498\">\u2b50 <span style=\"color: #000080\"><strong>Our work in action<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3614\">Our work on reducing the cost of the school day has been recognised nationally and features on Education Scotland.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mfMNG_eVr_4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Abronhill Primary School and Nursery Class, we are committed to reducing the cost of the school day so that all children can take part fully, feel included and enjoy their learning. 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