Birmingham Teacher Reveals Stark Child Poverty in Schools
A primary school teacher in Birmingham has shared shocking examples of child poverty, including pupils being taught basic hygiene and arriving with minimal packed lunches.
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Birmingham Teacher Reveals Shocking Child Poverty in Schools
A Birmingham primary school teacher shares shocking anecdotes of child poverty, including children aged nine being taught basic hygiene and inadequate school lunches.
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