How St Paul’s High School, Glasgow’s Parent Council found ways to raise money online which were effective and non-stigmatising for those who were not able to contribute.
St John Ogilvie High School in South Lanarkshire consulted with pupils and parents about problem school costs and developed their Cost of the School Day Position and Action Plan.
Often children and families don’t want to let anyone know that they might be struggling for money, so offering support can depend on someone noticing that there’s an issue in the first place.
The Pupil Council at Boghall Primary School in West Lothian recently took the lead on a Cost of the School Day consultation with parents and carers in their school community. They used lots of different ways to reach people and hear their views.
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.
Follow the growth and development of CPAG, from the 'rediscovery of poverty' in the 1960s through our many campaigns to the passing of the Child Poverty Act in 2010 and beyond.