Staff at Girvan Academy in South Ayrshire put a lot of thought into providing support for young people from low income families and after consulting with the whole school community they realised that they would also have to consider how they describe and promote these supports, to encourage uptake and make sure there was no stigma attached.
Secure Futures for Children and Families; Universal credit, digitalisation and the rule of law; and Your Work Your Way - CPAG's current project work in England and Wales.
This research examines the extent to which universal credit adheres to the rule of law principles of transparency, procedural fairness and lawfulness. We investigated how the design and implementation of the UK’s first digital-by-design benefit aligns with the social security legislation underpinning it.
Our innovative employment support programme helped potential second earners from low-income families overcome barriers to get into and progress in work.
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.
