BBC News
By Chris Clements
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A programme aimed at tackling child poverty in a Glasgow school has helped families claim more than £400,000 in extra benefits in less than 18 months.
A financial inclusion officer was installed at Bellahouston Academy in December 2019 by Glasgow City Council and money advice service GEMAP.
It came after concerns were raised by a staff member about pupil poverty.
The pilot scheme, which was trialled at four Glasgow schools, is now set to roll out across all city secondaries.
To date, parents at Bellahouston Academy have made an additional 335 claims totalling £432,816.72 after being helped by the scheme.