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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.

What does a social security system that provides a secure future for children and families look like?

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.

How local authorities support cost reducing measures and equity.

With a wide range of needs to support, staff at Wallace High School in Stirling provide both universal and targeted approaches to supported study.

St Catherine’s Primary School in Edinburgh was taking action to mitigate the effects of school costs on families, but knew that there might be gaps.

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.

What schools across Scotland are doing to reduce costs, boost incomes and support low income families.

Explore how school communities can reduce and remove the financial barriers to education for children and young people from low-income families.

Our Cost of the School Day team are available to support your work and answer any questions.

Margaret Johnstone, the Support Services Coordinator at Balwearie High School in Fife, feels that making sure that everyone has eaten is a key part of the school's responsibility for its young people.