Education policy and research
Latest news and research from CPAG about education and the Cost of the School Day project.
Investing in our social security system is the most effective way to help children get on at school. But schools can help to ease some of the impacts of poverty and support children and young people to fulfil their potential.
Our position
Find out more about our position on education and income.
Latest education reports and briefings
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A festive season for all - including everyone in school celebrations
The festive winter period bring fun, but often also financial pressures for families on low incomes.…
Cost of the School Day in West Lothian
This briefing looks at the difference that local authority support and guidance can make to Cost of…
Removing the means test at mealtimes / Dileu'r prawf modd ar gyfer prydau bwyd
A bilingual briefing on the need to remove the means test at mealtimes in Wales
Priced out of school: how lack of money prevents young people from attending school
Priced out of school: how lack of money prevents young people from attending school
Latest education blogs
Read the latest blogs from our education work.
Education for all
We all want an education system where all young people can thrive and make the most of their time at…
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - A welcome start
The Bill includes practical and tangible policy reforms which will reduce the cost of the school day…
How school costs make it harder to go to school
Last week, the House of Commons’ Education Committee published a report on persistent absence and…
Behind the numbers: free school meals
Recently, there have been lots of free school meals (FSM) numbers floating around. But what do they…