Poverty is creating a crisis in our classrooms

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation report into child poverty paints a grim picture for North East primary schools. Simon Rushworth reports

Shocking level of hardship leaves many schools facing a choice between education and safeguarding
Many teachers say funds being diverted from fun and enriching activities
Schools need help to concentrate on education as more and more become centres for social care

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