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Over the past few months, Punk Against Poverty has submitted a series of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to Torbay Council about school attendance enforcement. What we found paints a deeply concerning picture particularly for families with children who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Our FOIs uncover high volumes of fines, untracked costs to the tax payer, disproportionate impacts on SEND families, and an apparent absence of Equality Impact Asses

New Government Guidance for Schools on Uniform Policy Issued Punk Against Poverty have long since called for more consideration of pupils needs, disabilities and families low incomes when implementing school uniform policies so we’re pleased to see that new guidance issued this month covers these topics. The Government has issued new non statutory guidance to schools on the considerations to be made when implementing uniform policy, including appointing a staff contact for sc

⭐️⭐️⭐️School uniform ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Will you struggle to afford the cost of school uniform for September? Our free school uniform bank is here to...

As we settle into a new year at Punk Against Poverty, and our own third birthday at the end of January, we've been busy both reflecting...

With the support of the Healthwatch Assist Engagement Grant Punk Against Poverty CIC have launched a survey aiming to capture the...

This weekend saw one lucky supporter of ours win a fantastic £250 on the Torbay Lottery. Enormous congratulations to Mr D. If you'd like...

Punk Against Poverty CIC has secured £500 worth of building materials through Selcos ongoing campaign. The organisation will use the...