Press releases

Minister’s announcement on cheaper school uniforms

Date: 02/05/2023

It is welcome that the Education Minister has taken this step to try and help ensure school uniforms are not a barrier to children attending school.

Date: 04/04/2023

Our movement is strongest when we work together.

Date: 04/04/2023

94% of teachers and 97% of support staff respondents believe that poverty or low income affects learning.

Date: 29/03/2023

Restrictive eligibility and a focus on means-testing eligibility results in many more children going hungry than are receiving free school meals.

Date: 06/03/2023

We endorse the recommendations by Barnardo’s for universal free school meals in primary schools.