At our school, we understand that the rising cost of living is affecting many families in different ways. We know how challenging it can be to manage everyday expenses while ensuring your child has everything they need to thrive at school. That’s why we’re committed to offering support wherever we can—whether through access to resources, guidance, or simply a listening ear. You’re not alone, and we’re here to work together to make sure every child and family feels supported and valued.
UNIFORM
We’re committed to working with families to make sure every child feels confident and included. If you’re finding it hard to afford school uniforms, we offer support by providing access to pre-loved items and help with purchasing essentials.
We have pre-loved uniform collection, which is available to help yourself to, or you can ‘pay what you feel’ into our donation box. All the uniform is washed and is ready to find a new home! It is all sorted into age groups and available at the front of school (weather dependent) most days. Come along and save your pennies and the planet!
FOOD
We understand that food costs can be a real concern for families, and we want to make sure no child goes without a nutritious meal during the school day. If you’re struggling, there are several ways we can support you:
Free School Meals: Families who meet certain criteria may be eligible for free school meals. These meals are provided daily and ensure your child receives a healthy, balanced lunch. If you’re unsure whether you qualify or need help with the application, our office staff are happy to assist you confidentially.
Food Bank Referrals: If you need additional support at home, there are lots of places locally you can get help! Click the link HERE to find out more!
https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/community-and-volunteering/cost-living-support-0/help-and-support-food
Nutritious Recipes on a Budget? Look no further! The link below offers lots of great ideas!
healthy family recipes https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/recipes/
OTHER SUPPORT
There is lots of other help and support available to you. You can get practical help and advice on the following things:
Energy Bills and keeping warm & well
Benefits
Housing
pension credits
Technology including access to Wi-Fi
Money & debt Advice
Emergency financial support through the Local Assistance Fund
For information on any of the above, simply click this link https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/community-and-volunteering/cost-living-support-0
We understand that sometimes circumstances, whether short-term or long-term, mean that some children do not have a proper place / bed to sleep. There is an organisation who can help! Click the following link for more information on the help available to you https://zarach.org/
Please don’t hesitate to reach out—support is available, and we’re here to help in any way we can. Please email the main office: admin@leavening.n-yorks.sch.uk