How would you define poverty?

Alice asks us to be curious when we’re working with children.

Alice discusses the rise in poverty across the city of Birmingham.

Alice moves on to discuss the significant challenges due to a housing crisis in the area.

Alice makes the link between poverty and child health.

Food banks are at crisis point in terms of supplies and funding.

The importance of breakfast is a reason behind Family Action supporting breakfast clubs in schools.

Partnership working is vital in making a change.

Laura closes the first session by confirming the empowerment that can be felt when working with families.

This morning, Daisy, Katie and Ben are at a conference on practice-based challenges to poverty at ⁦University College Birmingham⁩ ⁦UCB Primary Education⁩

Laura reminds us of the need to take care of our own wellbeing when working with families.

Next up is Sammy-Jo Lowe, Assistant Principal at James Brindley Academy. She will be talking to us about her experiences supporting children living in poverty.

Sammy-Jo asks us to think if we’re doing enough to support children living in poverty.

Sammy-Jo talks about the generational challenges related to poverty and how this cycle needs to be interrupted.

Sammy-Jo highlights the crossover between poverty and SEND.

Sammy-Jo refers to the words of Rita Pearson and our role in championing children.

Laura summarises some of the key points from the morning…

So what can we do?

Call to action!

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