Nursery World - Schools to open in the holidays to support poor families

Glasgow schools are opening in the summer holidays for the first time to offer meals and activities for families that struggle financially without free school meals.

National charity Children in Scotland has launched the Food, Families, Futures (FFF) programme, which is working with communities to ensure families can access food and related support when they need to.

From today Dalmarnock and Ibrox primaries will serve lunchtime meals and offer activities to children and parents in the local community.

The heads of both schools believe the programme will offer substantial and meaningful help to families over the summer.

The Children in Scotland programme was created in response to schools reporting that many families faced severe difficulties during holiday periods without the free school meal entitlement.

Ibrox Primary headteacher Fiona Young said, ‘Ibrox’s Summer Holiday Club will be a focal point in the community throughout July and an opportunity for children to build on their school learning about healthy diets and lifestyles. It also means our children and families can have a delicious lunch every weekday and take part in a great range of activities including art and craft, football, dancing and trips away.’

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