We've produced a practical resource for educations staff to help tackle poverty and the cost of the school day, in collaboration with Children North East and the National Education Union.
This briefing for MPs aims to give you more information about free school meals, including the importance of universal free school meal provision for all school-aged children in England, and the urgent need to significantly expand eligibility, particularly in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Resources developed with a focus on England, Scotland or Wales to fit the needs of each nation's schools and curriculum, but most of them can easily be adapted for other areas.
Whether you're an adviser with a case to share, a member of the public with experience of the benefits system, or a young person wanting to tackle poverty in your school, we'd like to hear from you.
The Cost of the School Day project provides a range of resources for schools and local authorities who are trying to remove or reduce financial barriers to education.
Helping schools to identify possible cost barriers during the academic year, and think about alternatives to make sure all children and young people can fully participate in education.