Third of teachers feed kids
Daily Mirror UK|August 29, 2024
Hungry pupils 'national scandal
MARTIN FRICKER
Third of teachers feed kids

THOUSANDS of teachers are providing food to hungry pupils.

A study has revealed that 28% of teachers provided grub to at least one pupil in the summer term as they were worried about their welfare.

That is a 2% rise on last summer.

Some 36% working in the more deprived areas reported handing out food to children, compared with 23% in the more affluent regions.

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