The pandemic has shown the extent to which families rely on schools for ‘basic needs’ such as access to an adequate supply of food and help in accessing other support services, highlights new UCL research.
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The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted how schools are “propping up the welfare state” by providing families with food, clothing and signposting to support services, researchers have said.