Edinburgh's Decade of Fighting Child Poverty

0:00It's been ten years since Edinburgh launched its one-and-five campaign to raise awareness about child poverty and fight the stigma around it. That effort kicked off big changes, like the 2018 framework called Making Education Equal for All, which gave schools tools to support kids. From low-income families, just recently, they rode out an updated version to keep the momentum going. Around 18,000 children and young people in the city still live in poverty today. That means many start school hungry, struggle with costs for trips or supplies, and face extra stress from feeling left out. City leaders call this reality unacceptable, and stress the need to give every kid a fair shot, no matter their background. Schools are pushing hard to make that happen through equity-focused programs. Over the past decade, they narrowed the gap in school achievement tied to poverty, boosted participation in activities, and helped families with, finances and well-being. Key wins include slashing costs for uniforms, trips and extras, last year, that even dropped

1:04the need for branded uniforms. Free sports through active schools and new musical instruments have opened doors for more kids. Edinburgh remains committed to breaking down these barriers, ensuring all students get equal chances to thrive in school and beyond. This has been Edinburgh News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey, with the story.