Poverty Proofing© the School Day Resources Hub
We have lots of free Poverty Proofing© resources available for schools on how to improve the experience of the school day for pupils, from top tips on subjects such as sports day, uniform and fun, to research reports sharing the voices of pupils living in poverty.
Practical Guides
Nine things you can do to start Poverty Proofing© your school >
Supporting Families in Time of Financial Hardship >
Affordable School Uniform Provision Guide >
“I forgot my kit”: Poverty Proofing© school sports >
“Let’s make World Book Day more inclusive”: Poverty Proofing© World Book Day >
Five alternative and inclusive school fundraising ideas >
Research Reports
A detailed exploration of poverty, its impacts on children, education and other aspects of life.
The Cost of the School Day in England: Pupils’ Perspectives >
A report focusing on our research so far in England highlighting some of the positive work being carried out by schools and sharing ways that pupils from low-income families face exclusion and stigma.
The Cost of Having Fun at School >
A report capturing the experiences of pupils and parents with school fun. The quotes and experiences are taken from our work with schools and highlights what we’ve heard from focus groups with over 8,000 pupils as well as the views of parents and carers.
Fighting against poverty: case studies of school action >
A Newcastle University evaluation for school leaders sharing updated insights into Poverty Proofing© action plans, with a focus on how changes are being embedded in practice.
The Cost of Learning Lockdown >
A report sharing the findings of surveys carried out with parents, carers, children and young people on their experiences of learning during lockdown, with particular focus on families who are struggling with money.
Poverty Proofing© the School Day: Evaluation and development report >
A Newcastle University evaluation of the Poverty Proofing© the School Day programme, exploring need, effectiveness and impact for participating schools, their pupils and pupils families.
Researchers from Newcastle University have identified a link between reducing the stigma of poverty in schools and the reading and maths attainment of pupils.
Blogs and Thought Leadership
Is swimming accessible to everyone? >
All children should experience the joy of school fun >
Case Studies
