Just for the children Childrens Resource Library Other Documents - Child Specific The Empty Lunchbox Report
A report by Hanover.
This exploratory study is the first time that the point of view of primary schools and their day-to-day experiences of dealing with student homelessness have been investigated. The findings make an important contribution to the broader evidence base on the detrimental impact of homelessness on children’s education. Engagement and wellbeing are fundamental to learning1. Given that homelessness can interfere with school engagement and wellbeing, it poses a major obstacle to learning.
The overall objectives of the project were to:
Explore how schools currently identify and work with primary students who are homeless;
- Explore how schools respond and support students and what difficulties or barriers are encountered; and
- Identify the most effective ways to support the learning of students who are homeless.
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Gatwick Closure
The Gatwick Hotel has been for sale for a number of years. On 6 March, the current owners of the Gatwick Hotel announced their decision to close the Hotel. All current residents were advised of this by letter on 8 March 2017.
Following the announcement of the sale of the property, all residents have now been issued with Notices to Vacate within 60 days.
The owners have advised local services that they are no longer accepting any referrals. Can you please also advise relevant staff in your organisation of the Gatwick Hotel's closure. If there are other service providers in your network that make referrals to the Gatwick Hotel can you also pass on this advice to them as well.
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