Understand the needs of children and young people who are vulnerable and experiencing poverty and disadvantage

[Alleycat46]

HELP!!!! I am really beginning to wish I had never asked to do this assignment.

Can someone point me in the right direction to start answering this question, I have read the act and still can't get my head round this question. Any help however small will be appreciated.

• Research the child poverty act 2010, and list 5 reasons why poverty affects outcomes for children

[Ruthierhyme]

Hi, the disadvantage that children experience due to them living in poverty affects their outcomes/life chances because 'material deprivation' and low income or a lack of money means opportunities to do things are limited, for example learning and leisure activities (trips, visits, clubs, interest groups) and home basics such as food, heating and clothing. The despair involved with poverty impacts on personal choices which can affect the likelihood of addiction, neglect, struggles with behaviour and to be discriminated against.

Frank Field's Poverty and life chances review 2010

About the Child Poverty Act 2010 and life chances summary cpag.org.uk
health
housing
family life
early years
education and social mobility

Pages 185+ of CYP 3.7 in te CYPW handbook looks at poverty and its impact on life chances

What teaching are you to receive about poverty for your level 2?

Hth

[Alleycat46]

Thank you