Many pupils in England hungry and badly clothed, say teachers

Union says schools overwhelmed by funding cuts and increasing child povertyTeachers have warned that growing levels of poverty across England are having a devastating effect on pupils, with more children going hungry and being unable to afford warm clothes this winter.The findings from the National Education Union paint a harrowing picture of day-to-day poverty in schools. Teachers say that a lack of food, poor housing and unsuitable clothes are overwhelming pupils and cash-strapped schools. Continue reading…
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