Equity
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Article 28, states that “every child has the right to an education.”
Cost of the School Day
At Carluke High School we are fully aware of the difficulties facing our families, and are proactive in providing supports to help with the Cost of the School Day.
Carluke Cares & Shares
Families in Scotland are under increasing financial pressure, due to the “cost of living crisis” and Covid-19 post pandemic. 24% of children in Scotland are living in poverty and many families are struggling to meet the costs associated with sending their children to school.
Addressing the Cost of the School Day can remove barriers to participation and allow equal access to education for all young people in schools across Scotland. Cost of the school day addresses funding advice for: uniform, transport, learning equipment at home, food in and out of school and events and school trips.
Support in School
Within the school we have a provision of materials that are available for pupils to access. These include:
- Uniform-provide trousers, skirts, tights, shirts, jumpers, tie, blazers, PE kit. UNIFORMERLY website can be used to order Uniform from The Uniform Closet.
- Learning materials/ S1 Equity Pack – make available pens, pencils, folders, scientific calculators, pencil cases, rulers, notepads
- Breakfast Club-Magic Breakfast- provides breakfast from 8am until 8.35am in a number of areas; the PE Open Area, Library, Nurture room, The Hub and trough our Pathfinders partners
- Hygiene products – provide soap, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo/conditioner, sanitary products
- Period Products- We make different types of period products available so they can be freely accessible from a number of locations in the school, without people having to ask for them.
- Prom Boutique- Pre-loved prom dresses and suits made accessible to everyone
- Food aid - we can refer families to Foodbanks if food support is needed.
Pupils can speak to their Pupil Support Teacher at any time or the Equity Team. Alternatively, parents/carers can contact their child's Pupil Teacher/ Equity Team to request supports or from this email address:
