External Financial Support
Parents and carers can access a range of external support to potentially help with everyday costs. Options include local food banks, council emergency or discretionary hardship grants, assistance with travel arrangements to school and charities.
Free Sanitary Products
Schools participate in the government’s free period products initiative and provide sanitary items free of charge. These are offered discreetly, This support helps remove barriers to attendance and ensures students can manage their needs with dignity.
Food Banks
Schools can also support families by referring parents, carers and students to local food banks.