Mollie U

A successful Child Poverty Strategy would have all children being safe-netted, so that no child would be left behind. Parents should never have to worry about their children's meals or uniform costs. Children with special education needs would be listened to, and parents shouldn't have to 'prove' themselves when they feel something is different about their child.



We need to make sure school is affordable- afterschool clubs cost too much money and children are being left behind because of it. Neither of my children can swim because I can only afford to take them to the leisure centre on an adhoc basis - swim lessons are either unavailable or too expensive. Clubs such as language clubs or artwork would help their development, but only a certain percentage of parents can afford it. We need to make funding pots accessible and available to those who need it, not hide them away in the small print.