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Pupils asking parents and carers about costs

The Pupil Council at Boghall Primary School in West Lothian recently took the lead on a Cost of the School Day consultation with parents and carers in their school community. They used lots of different ways to reach people and hear their views.

Understanding poverty in your area

In these case studies we explore how can make a understanding poverty in your catchment area can make a big difference for school staff. We find out how three schools raise awareness amongst their staff.

Offering support and referrals

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.

Promoting support

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.

Simple, affordable and inclusive uniform policies

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.

School and cluster run uniform banks

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.

Providing new uniform and clothing

These case studies describe why some schools have opted to hold a stock of uniform for learners.

Help us imagine a better future

4.2 million children are growing up in poverty in the UK. They are isolated and excluded.

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Changing decisions - universal credit

This course gives you the essential skills to get universal credit decisions changed. There are different ways to legally change a decision.

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5 Mar 2026