Earning very little money; not enough to cover basic costs, low income, The difference between what a poor person earns and the poverty line, poverty gap, Systems or networks that provide help to people in need (family, state, charities), support structures, A work contract with no guaranteed hours; the employer calls when needed, zero-hours contract, Children who return home to an empty house because parents are at work, latchkey children, Working more than one job, often out of financial necessity, multiple jobs, Meals provided at school at no cost to families who cannot afford to pay, free school meals, A place where people can collect free food donated by others, food bank, Not having enough money to pay for something, unable to afford, Not good enough; falling short of what is needed, inadequate, International organisation working for peace, human rights and development, UN (United Nations), 17 global goals set by the UN to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure well-being by 2030, sustainable development goals, Tools, digital access and money provided to tackle disadvantage, technology & financial resources, The UK's largest teaching union, which campaigns on issues including child poverty, NEU (National Education Union), Taking active steps to reduce inequality and help those at a disadvantage, tackling disadvantage, A government scheme providing free lunches to children from low-income families, free school-meals programme, A before-school programme offering children a free or subsidised breakfast, breakfast club, Official rules and plans set by the government to address social issues, government policies, Having (or not having) a paid job, (un)employment, Services or benefits available to everyone, regardless of income, universal programmes, Unequal distribution of wealth, opportunities and privileges in society, social inequality, The state of children living in households without enough money for basic needs, child poverty, Problems with how a child acts, often linked to stress, hunger or lack of sleep, behaviour issues, Uniforms that are unwashed or the wrong size, often a sign of financial hardship, dirty / ill-fitting uniforms, School events where children wear non-uniform clothes; can cause anxiety for poor families, dress-up days, Days when students can wear their own clothes instead of uniform (can exclude poor pupils), non-uniform days, Before-school programmes providing a free or subsidised breakfast to pupils, breakfast clubs, To deliberately not attend school; truancy, to skip school, A student losing consciousness or nodding off in lessons, often due to hunger or fatigue, falling asleep during class, Finding it very hard to focus, often due to hunger, tiredness or anxiety, struggling to concentrate, Being unable to focus or pay attention properly, lack of concentration, The record of how often a student attends school, attendance, A system of support that prevents people from falling into extreme poverty, safety net, A method of teaching reading by linking letters to sounds; linked to literacy gaps, phonics, Systems in school or society designed to help vulnerable pupils, support structures, Feeling embarrassed or humiliated, often due to poverty being visible to others, ashamed / shamed, Feeling of exhaustion, physically or mentally; common effect of poor nutrition and stress, tired / fatigue, Feeling strong displeasure or frustration, often as a response to injustice, angry, Unable to think clearly; disoriented; often a symptom of hunger or stress, confused, Experiencing pain, distress or hardship over a sustained period, suffering, A feeling of worry, nervousness or fear about the future or one's circumstances, anxiety, Problems with how a child acts at school, sometimes linked to unmet basic needs, behaviour issues, Causing harm or damage; having a negative effect, detrimental, An irregular or insufficient sleep routine, leading to tiredness and poor performance, poor sleep patterns, Difficulties with emotional or psychological well-being, such as anxiety or depression, mental health problems, Poor physical health; being frequently unwell, ill-health, Repeated aggressive behaviour intended to hurt, intimidate or exclude someone, bullying, Feeling sick or not in good health, unwell, Feeling uncomfortable or self-conscious, especially in social situations related to poverty, feel awkward, Money received regularly from work or other sources, income, Items needed for personal cleanliness, such as soap, toothpaste and sanitary products, hygiene products, Pieces of school clothing required by the school; a cost for families, uniform items, Having access to water, electricity and facilities to clean clothes and belongings, able to wash items, Essential tools needed for school, such as pens, pencils and a bag, basic equipment, A meal prepared at home and brought to school, often cheaper than a school dinner, packed lunch, Money given to a child to pay for a school meal, dinner money, Not having access to food in the morning before school; a key cause of poor concentration, breakfast unavailable, When money available is less than what is needed; a financial deficit, budget shortfall, Using the money one earns to support family members rather than oneself, spending own earnings on others, Concealing poverty (e.g. not mentioning it) to avoid embarrassment or social exclusion, avoid comments by hiding, The rate at which prices rise over time, reducing the purchasing power of money, inflation, Government policy of reducing public spending to cut debt, often affecting welfare services, austerity, Situations where available money is insufficient to cover costs, budget shortfalls, The money that a person, family or organisation has and how it is managed, finances, A serious shortage of money needed to maintain services, programmes or institutions, funding crisis, Extra support, money or resources given to those who need it most, additional help, Children who face greater challenges due to poverty, lack of resources or social inequality, disadvantaged children, Jobs that pay very little; often insecure and without benefits, low-paid jobs, Money paid to a worker in exchange for their labour, wages, The money and assets available to a person, family or institution, financial resources, The difference between a person's income and the poverty threshold; measures depth of poverty, poverty gap, The unequal distribution of wealth, opportunities and resources across society, social inequality

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