Background

In Abronhill Primary School and Nursery Class, the aim is to provide all children with experiences and opportunities that enable them to achieve their full potential, have fun and prepare them for life beyond primary school. These opportunities sometimes have a cost attached to them and the school believes that no family should ever be in a position where they struggle financially because of the ‘Cost of the School Day’.

What was done

The school has produced a Cost of the School Day Action Plan and Policy which has helped families throughout the school. Through its Cost of the School Day policy, Abronhill PS aims to:

• Provide information to parents on how the school can relieve the pressures families may face due to the Cost of the School Day.
• Ensure that there are no barriers to learning caused by financial issues and that every child has equal access to opportunities at school.
• Demonstrate the approaches taken to minimise poverty stigma.
• Promote the assistance the school can provide to families to help them access financial support beyond the school day

Video

1. HT overview of policy
2. Pupils discussing impact
3. Parent discussing impact
4. Staff members discussing impact on their classes

Improvement questions

• How well have you reviewed your school policies and procedures to ensure that you are mitigating against additional barriers that may prevent children and young people from participating in all aspects of their education?
• How can you use PEF to poverty proof your school?
• To what extent do all staff have a sound understanding of the need to ensure the cost of the school day does not exclude some children and young people from the opportunities you promote?

Download(s)

PDF file: Cost of a School Day Calendar 2021 - 22 - Abronhill Primary School (91 KB)

PDF file: Reducing the Cost of a School Day Action Plan - Abronhill Primary School (152 KB)

PDF file: Poverty Proofing/Cost of the School Day Policy - Abronhill Primary School (311 KB)