Tackling Health Inequality in Schools: How Hunger Affects Learning
2025-01-13
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For many students, a bad night's sleep and a hungry belly are unfortunate realities that can significantly impact their ability to learn. As a deputy headteacher in Gateshead, addressing health inequality and providing support for disadvantaged pupils is a daily challenge. With the importance of nutrition for cognitive function and overall well-being, it's clear that 'you can't learn if you're hungry'. By acknowledging the link between poverty, hunger, and education, educators can work towards creating a more equitable learning environment, promoting student health and wellbeing, and improving academic outcomes. Key issues include food poverty and access to nutritious meals.
