Welfare advice can make a big difference to families who are struggling financially, and schools are increasingly offering ‘referral pathways’ to help boost incomes. This case study features two educational settings who are supporting families in this way.
Schools who offer a range of support for families living on lower incomes have also put thought into how this help can be promoted to boost uptake. Balwearie High School in Fife and Braes High School in Falkirk have both found multiple ways to get the message out to parents and carers.
These case studies describe how uniform policy which is mindful of costs and developed in collaboration with the whole school can really take the pressure off families.
Uniform banks can be a really good way of ensuring everyone has what they need, and how a school chooses to set them up can vary according to their context and the needs of families in their area. These case studies show how schools have taken different approaches to suit their setting.
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.
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.
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.
