Abstract
This chapter explores: • What we mean by low income and poverty and how poverty is defined • The families living on low income in the UK today and the impact of low income and poverty on children’s well-being, development and learning • Supporting children from low income families • The attainment gap between children from low income backgrounds and their peers • The pupil premium and how schools have used the extra funding to raise attainment • Key aspects of good practice and what schools can do to enable all children regardless of income to achieve.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Supporting Inclusive Practice to ensure opportunity is equal for all 3rd edition |
Publisher | Routledge |
Publication status | Published - 26 Jun 2017 |