Offering help to families can feel difficult, and schools and nurseries often have to consider how this can be done in a way that works for the families living in their community.
At Kirkintilloch High School in East Dunbartonshire, staff have found that being upfront about the help they offer pays off. Head Teacher Maureen Daniel describes how the school approaches this.
Rigside Primary School, South Lanarkshire has produced a simple, clear and informative Cost of the School Day leaflet for families to explain what's being done to reduce costs.
Catherine McIntyre, Family Support Worker at the Rainbow Family Centre, Clyde is clear that treating families with dignity and respect and forming a relationship with them is vital.
Beith Primary School in North Ayrshire works hard to find outside funding and materials for school projects so that they don’t have to ask families for cash.
The P7 residential trip is an important part of a child’s final year in primary school but it can be challenging for many families to find the money for their children to attend.
How staff at Auchenharvie Academy, North Ayrshire make sure that the cost of trips and activities does not lead to young people automatically excluding themselves.