In the UK today, 30% of our children – 4.3 million – are trapped in poverty. That means the equivalent of 9 pupils in every class of 30 have been let down.
As educators, we know first-hand how poverty limits the life chances of children and significantly affects their educational experience and outcomes in school. We are calling on the Government to leave no child behind.
Free School Meals for All
No school should have to run a food bank.
Outrageously 4,000 schools are currently operating a food bank or pantry. It’s a sign of this Government’s failures and a crisis can only be dealt with by Parliament.