Coatbridge High School in North Lanarkshire ran an all day event focusing on the cost of living, with workshops during the day for pupils and a drop-in Cost of Living Fayre for families after school, which showcased the work of a range of organisations in the area and covered wide spectrum of supports for families.
We are keen to speak to anyone who has received a notice from the Department for Work and Pensions informing them that they need to claim universal credit.
We are producing quarterly briefings summarising our evidence, the difficulties claimants are facing with managed migration and any steps the DWP is taking in response.
When CPAG in Scotland and the University of Aberdeen organised a roundtable event at the Scottish Parliament to discuss school uniform affordability and the school clothing grant with MSPs, we knew it was vital to hear directly from young people.
At Wallace High School, better understanding of their catchment area and the challenges faced by families has been key to planning learning and support.
Regular communication about school context and the challenges families are facing can make a big difference to poverty awareness and understanding among school staff.
In Sterling, Bannockburn Primary School's Health and Wellbeing Officer role is to spot when families might be struggling financially and to offer information and referrals to income maximisation teams.