NDM7954 Plaid Cymru debate - The cost of living crisis - the effect on schools and children

NDM7954 Sian Gwenllian (Arfon)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Notes that the cost-of-living crisis has a particular effect on schools and children.

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to increase efforts to ensure measures to support children from disadvantaged backgrounds in schools are implemented as effectively as possible by:

a) reviewing the effectiveness of statutory guidance on school uniform policies to ensure consistent affordability across Wales;

b) taking urgent steps to ensure school meal debt does not negatively affect pupils;

c) improving signposting of the pupil development grant - access;

d) working towards automatic registration of all entitlements to support uptake and income maximisation;

e) providing further support to schools to provide inclusive trips and activities for all and ensure consistent practice across Wales.