Regular communication about school context and the challenges families are facing can make a big difference to poverty awareness and understanding among school staff.
In Sterling, Bannockburn Primary School's Health and Wellbeing Officer role is to spot when families might be struggling financially and to offer information and referrals to income maximisation teams.
How some schools are overcoming challenges to encouraging school meal uptake and ensuring that children and young people use their free meal allowance.
When families are struggling financially, Rainbow Family Centre in Inverclyde offers referrals to outside welfare rights or income maximisation agencies and support parent and carers with the call.