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Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Teachers spending more than £220 of their own money on hungry kids every year
A new study of of 867 teachers found 36% see hungry children arriving at school every day, with some regularly spending their own money to buy food for the kids Teachers are digging into their own pockets, spending nearly £25 a month – that's more than £220 throughout the academic year – to feed hungry school kids. According to a study of 867 educators, teachers spend an average of four hours a week helping and supporting hungry children. The ' Hungry to Learn: The impact of morning hunger on schoolchildren' report uncovered that over a third witness hungry children arriving at school every day. As a result, many are regularly parting with their own money to buy food for kids, and a quarter have given away food they brought in for themselves. The study found 78% of the teachers polled consider the issue of kids not having food every day to be a 'significant' worry, and 49% of teachers feel the number of children going hungry has increased compared to last year. However, eight in ten teachers admitted they often feel more like a caregiver than a teacher, with 78% describing that the school had become more of a 'community hub'. This has left more than one in twenty claiming they may not have become a teacher had they known the extra 'pastoral responsibility' that would come with it. Andrew Ridge, social impact and sustainability lead at Kellogg's, which commissioned the research to launch its annual Breakfast Clubs Awards, stressed that: '"Teachers are truly going above and beyond to help kids stay fed.' With the cost of living he suggests many more parents are feeling the pinch, which is leaving many children struggling to focus on their education due to the impact of being hungry in the morning. "We must continue to join forces as educators, businesses and government to help support those communities, and take collective action to tackle hunger.' The research, discovered that a shocking one in four adults are having trouble feeding their family, with many reducing their electric and gas usage to scrape together money for meals. Others have had to rely on loans from family and friends. Andrew added: 'Breakfast clubs make a huge difference. They not only create a welcoming space where children can socialise, feel settled before school, and be ready to learn, but also provide vital childcare support for parents and carers.' Jack Ryan, 20, works as Buildings Health and Safety and Community Manager at Co-op Academy Failsworth, a school with nearly 1,500 students. He works both on the Academy's community fridge scheme, as well as their Breakfast Clubs, which can feed as many as 400 students on a single day. He said: 'Our motto is 'take what you need and leave what you can'. We provide ambient food, staples you can make meals out of, and hygiene products as well because we are fighting hygiene and period poverty and things like that. 'Around 45% of our students are entitled to free school meals, and the area is quite deprived. We also offer in the morning a free Breakfast Club, which is run by a small team. I come in early every morning, and the team and I give that time for free. Despite not being on the teaching staff, Jack interacts with children on a daily basis and recognises the dangers of children not arriving to school well-fed, noting: "Arriving to school hungry can sometimes have an impact on their behaviour." Jack also reports there are children who are not entitled to free school meals, but still struggle, which is where breakfast clubs can continue to help. He said: 'On the one hand it's amazing, we've got this facility that so many people are donating to, so many companies are donating and supporting such great provision, which is having such a massive impact – but on the other hand, it's something that we shouldn't have to do.' The spokesperson added: 'We are celebrating the teachers and schools going above and beyond at our annual Breakfast Club Awards, highlighting those who are making considerable impacts on their local community.'
Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Average Brit teacher spends £220 of their OWN money every school year feeding hungry pupils, research finds
From research of 867 educators as part of a new report 'Hungry to Learn' IN NEED Average Brit teacher spends £220 of their OWN money every school year feeding hungry pupils, research finds THE IMPACT of morning hunger on schoolchildren found 36 per cent of teachers claim to see hungry children arriving at school every day, and 16 per cent are regularly parting with their own money to buy food for kids. And 27 per cent have given away food they brought in for their own snacks or meals. 5 Many teachers admit they often feel more like a caregiver than a teacher Credit: Getty 5 Buying new school uniforms is the job parents will prioritise first Credit: SWNS But this left more than one in twenty (seven per cent) claiming they may not have become a teacher, had they known the extra 'pastoral responsibility' that would come with it, while another 30 per cent would have given it more thought. With an average of four hours a week spent helping and supporting hungry children, 80 per cent of teachers admitted they often feel more like a caregiver than a teacher. Andrew Ridge, social impact and sustainability lead at Kellogg's, which commissioned the research to launch its annual Breakfast Clubs Awards, said: "Teachers are truly going above and beyond to help kids stay fed. 'As the cost of living continues to bite, parents are really feeling the pinch which is sadly leaving many children struggling to focus on their education due to the impact of being hungry in the morning. 'Going to school on an empty stomach as a result of skipping breakfast can be truly detrimental, and it's worrying to see teachers are being left out of pocket as a result. 'We must continue to join forces as educators, businesses and government to help support those communities, and take collective action to tackle hunger.' The study found 78 per cent of the teachers polled consider the issue of kids not having food every day to be a 'significant' worry. Some of the most common side effects of hunger include being tired in class (81 per cent), having difficulty concentrating (79 per cent) or disruptive behaviour (50 per cent). Worryingly, 49 per cent of teachers feel the number of children going hungry has increased compared to last year. It also emerged 77 per cent of teachers feel their role has become more pastoral in the last few years, while 78 per cent said the school had become more of a 'community hub'. Kindergarten teacher urges parents not to bring cupcakes for birthdays - 4 sugary treats kids love to pick instead The research also polled 2,000 adults, and found a quarter admitted to struggling to feed their families – and of these, 72 per cent had asked for help. More than half (53 per cent) have cut back on electricity and gas to pay for food, while 52 per cent have borrowed from friends and family. Of the one in 10 parents who said their children do not always eat breakfast, 36 per cent say it is simply because they aren't hungry at that time. While 26 per cent eat food later during break time, and 19 per cent eat at a school breakfast club. The spokesperson for Kellogg's, which is inviting schools to enter the Breakfast Club Awards added: 'Mornings can be a real challenge for many families, in between work, travel, caring responsibilities and more. 'That's where breakfast clubs make a huge difference. They not only create a welcoming space where children can socialise, feel settled before school, and be ready to learn, but also provide vital childcare support for parents and carers. 'That's why we are celebrating the teachers and schools going above and beyond at our annual Breakfast Club Awards, highlighting those who are making considerable impacts on their local community.' CASE STUDY Jack Ryan, 20, works as Buildings Health and Safety and Community Manager at Co-op Academy Failsworth, a school with nearly 1,500 students. He works both on the Academy's community fridge scheme, as well as their Breakfast Clubs, which can feed as many as 400 students on a single day. He said: 'It's all anonymous. People can come and take whatever they need. Our motto is 'take what you need and leave what you can'. 'We provide ambient food, staples you can make meals out of, and hygiene products as well because we are fighting hygiene and period poverty and things like that. 'Around 45 per cent of our students are entitled to free school meals, and the area is quite deprived. 'We also offer in the morning a free Breakfast Club, which is run by a small team. 'I come in early every morning, and the team and I give that time for free. 'We have a range of options like bagels and spreads that the students can come in, take for free, have a juice, have a sit down, have a chat with their mates just before they start school. 'And the uptake of it, we thought, was going to be really small – but at the minute we're supporting 400 kids every morning.' Despite not being on the teaching staff, Jack interacts with children on a daily basis and recognises the dangers of children not arriving to school well-fed, noting: "Arriving to school hungry can sometimes have an impact on their behaviour." Jack also reports there are children who are not entitled to free school meals, but still struggle, which is where breakfast clubs can continue to help. He said: 'On the one hand it's amazing, we've got this facility that so many people are donating to, so many companies are donating and supporting such great provision, which is having such a massive impact – but on the other hand, it's something that we shouldn't have to do.' 5 Co-op are adding new community fridges to Hubbub's network to reach 250 Credit: Dave Phillips/PinPep 5 Community fridge stocked with canned goods and dry goods at Co-op Academy Credit: SWNS
The Sun
06-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Average Brit teacher spends £220 of their OWN money every school year feeding hungry pupils, research finds
THE IMPACT of morning hunger on schoolchildren found 36 per cent of teachers claim to see hungry children arriving at school every day, and 16 per cent are regularly parting with their own money to buy food for kids. And 27 per cent have given away food they brought in for their own snacks or meals. 5 5 But this left more than one in twenty (seven per cent) claiming they may not have become a teacher, had they known the extra 'pastoral responsibility' that would come with it, while another 30 per cent would have given it more thought. With an average of four hours a week spent helping and supporting hungry children, 80 per cent of teachers admitted they often feel more like a caregiver than a teacher. Andrew Ridge, social impact and sustainability lead at Kellogg's, which commissioned the research to launch its annual Breakfast Clubs Awards, said: "Teachers are truly going above and beyond to help kids stay fed. 'As the cost of living continues to bite, parents are really feeling the pinch which is sadly leaving many children struggling to focus on their education due to the impact of being hungry in the morning. 'Going to school on an empty stomach as a result of skipping breakfast can be truly detrimental, and it's worrying to see teachers are being left out of pocket as a result. 'We must continue to join forces as educators, businesses and government to help support those communities, and take collective action to tackle hunger.' The study found 78 per cent of the teachers polled consider the issue of kids not having food every day to be a 'significant' worry. Some of the most common side effects of hunger include being tired in class (81 per cent), having difficulty concentrating (79 per cent) or disruptive behaviour (50 per cent). Worryingly, 49 per cent of teachers feel the number of children going hungry has increased compared to last year. It also emerged 77 per cent of teachers feel their role has become more pastoral in the last few years, while 78 per cent said the school had become more of a 'community hub'. Kindergarten teacher urges parents not to bring cupcakes for birthdays - 4 sugary treats kids love to pick instead The research also polled 2,000 adults, and found a quarter admitted to struggling to feed their families – and of these, 72 per cent had asked for help. More than half (53 per cent) have cut back on electricity and gas to pay for food, while 52 per cent have borrowed from friends and family. Of the one in 10 parents who said their children do not always eat breakfast, 36 per cent say it is simply because they aren't hungry at that time. While 26 per cent eat food later during break time, and 19 per cent eat at a school breakfast club. The spokesperson for Kellogg's, which is inviting schools to enter the Breakfast Club Awards added: 'Mornings can be a real challenge for many families, in between work, travel, caring responsibilities and more. 'That's where breakfast clubs make a huge difference. They not only create a welcoming space where children can socialise, feel settled before school, and be ready to learn, but also provide vital childcare support for parents and carers. 'That's why we are celebrating the teachers and schools going above and beyond at our annual Breakfast Club Awards, highlighting those who are making considerable impacts on their local community.' CASE STUDY Jack Ryan, 20, works as Buildings Health and Safety and Community Manager at Co-op Academy Failsworth, a school with nearly 1,500 students. He works both on the Academy's community fridge scheme, as well as their Breakfast Clubs, which can feed as many as 400 students on a single day. He said: 'It's all anonymous. People can come and take whatever they need. Our motto is 'take what you need and leave what you can'. 'We provide ambient food, staples you can make meals out of, and hygiene products as well because we are fighting hygiene and period poverty and things like that. 'Around 45 per cent of our students are entitled to free school meals, and the area is quite deprived. 'We also offer in the morning a free Breakfast Club, which is run by a small team. 'I come in early every morning, and the team and I give that time for free. 'We have a range of options like bagels and spreads that the students can come in, take for free, have a juice, have a sit down, have a chat with their mates just before they start school. 'And the uptake of it, we thought, was going to be really small – but at the minute we're supporting 400 kids every morning.' Despite not being on the teaching staff, Jack interacts with children on a daily basis and recognises the dangers of children not arriving to school well-fed, noting: "Arriving to school hungry can sometimes have an impact on their behaviour." Jack also reports there are children who are not entitled to free school meals, but still struggle, which is where breakfast clubs can continue to help. He said: 'On the one hand it's amazing, we've got this facility that so many people are donating to, so many companies are donating and supporting such great provision, which is having such a massive impact – but on the other hand, it's something that we shouldn't have to do.' 5 5 5
The Irish Sun
06-05-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Average Brit teacher spends £220 of their OWN money every school year feeding hungry pupils, research finds
THE IMPACT of morning hunger on schoolchildren found 36 per cent of teachers claim to see hungry children arriving at school every day, and 16 per cent are regularly parting with their own money to buy food for kids. And 27 per cent have given away food they brought in for their own Advertisement 5 Many teachers admit they often feel more like a caregiver than a teacher Credit: Getty 5 Buying new school uniforms is the job parents will prioritise first Credit: SWNS But this left more than one in twenty (seven per cent) claiming they may not have become a teacher, had they known the extra 'pastoral responsibility' that would come with it, while another 30 per cent would have given it more thought. With an average of four hours a week spent helping and supporting hungry children, 80 per cent of teachers admitted they often feel more like a caregiver than a teacher. Andrew Ridge, social impact and sustainability lead at Kellogg's, which commissioned the research to launch its annual Breakfast Clubs Awards, said: "Teachers are truly going above and beyond to help kids stay fed. 'As the cost of living continues to bite, parents are really feeling the pinch which is sadly leaving many children struggling to focus on their education due to the impact of being hungry in the morning. Advertisement Read More News 'Going to school on an empty stomach as a result of skipping breakfast can be truly detrimental, and it's worrying to see teachers are being left out of pocket as a result. 'We must continue to join forces as educators, businesses and government to help support those communities, and take collective action to tackle hunger.' The study found 78 per cent of the teachers polled consider the issue of kids not having food every day to be a 'significant' worry. Some of the most common side effects of hunger include being tired in class (81 per cent), having difficulty concentrating (79 per cent) or disruptive behaviour (50 per cent). Advertisement Most read in The Sun Worryingly, 49 per cent of teachers feel the number of children going hungry has increased compared to last year. It also emerged 77 per cent of teachers feel their role has become more pastoral in the last few years, while 78 per cent said the school had become more of a 'community hub'. Kindergarten teacher urges parents not to bring cupcakes for birthdays - 4 sugary treats kids love to pick instead The research also polled 2,000 adults, and found a quarter admitted to struggling to feed their families – and of these, 72 per cent had asked for help. More than half (53 per cent) have cut back on electricity and gas to pay for food, while 52 per cent have borrowed from friends and family. Advertisement Of the one in 10 parents who said their children do not always eat While 26 per cent eat food later during break time, and 19 per cent eat at a school breakfast club. The spokesperson for Kellogg's, which is inviting schools to enter the 'That's where breakfast clubs make a huge difference. They not only create a welcoming space where children can socialise, feel settled before school, and be ready to learn, but also provide vital childcare support for parents and carers. Advertisement 'That's why we are celebrating the teachers and schools going above and beyond at our annual Breakfast Club Awards, highlighting those who are making considerable impacts on their local community.' CASE STUDY Jack Ryan, 20, works as Buildings Health and Safety and Community Manager at Co-op Academy Failsworth, a school with nearly 1,500 students. He works both on the Academy's community fridge scheme, as well as their Breakfast Clubs, which can feed as many as 400 students on a single day. He said: 'It's all anonymous. People can come and take whatever they need. Our motto is 'take what you need and leave what you can'. 'We provide ambient food, staples you can make meals out of, and hygiene products as well because we are fighting hygiene and period poverty and things like that. 'Around 45 per cent of our students are entitled to free school meals, and the area is quite deprived. 'We also offer in the morning a free Breakfast Club, which is run by a small team. 'I come in early every morning, and the team and I give that time for free. 'We have a range of options like bagels and spreads that the students can come in, take for free, have a juice, have a sit down, have a chat with their mates just before they start school. 'And the uptake of it, we thought, was going to be really small – but at the minute we're supporting 400 kids every morning.' Despite not being on the teaching staff, Jack interacts with children on a daily basis and recognises the dangers of children not arriving to school well-fed, noting: "Arriving to school hungry can sometimes have an impact on their behaviour." Jack also reports there are children who are not entitled to free school meals, but still struggle, which is where breakfast clubs can continue to help. He said: 'On the one hand it's amazing, we've got this facility that so many people are donating to, so many companies are donating and supporting such great provision, which is having such a massive impact – but on the other hand, it's something that we shouldn't have to do.' 5 Co-op are adding new community fridges to Hubbub's network to reach 250 Credit: Dave Phillips/PinPep 5 Community fridge stocked with canned goods and dry goods at Co-op Academy Credit: SWNS 5 Shelf of sanitary products, toiletries, and deodorants Credit: SWNS Advertisement
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Yahoo
1 killed, 1 seriously injured in Clinton County highway crash with semi
ALBANY, Ky. (FOX 56) — Police are investigating a Wednesday morning crash that led to the death of one man, with another flown to Tennessee with serious injuries. The Kentucky State Police Department (KSP) told FOX 56 that just before 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, troopers with Post 15 were dispatched to U.S. 127 in Clinton County in response to a two-vehicle crash with injuries. Kentucky leaders to provide severe weather update amid continued flooding, snow A preliminary investigation showed that Andrew Ridge, 21, of Albany, had been driving south on U.S. 127 in a 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 when troopers said he crossed both northbound lanes. He reportedly entered the northbound shoulder of the highway. State police said Ridge tried to steer his Dodge Ram back to the southbound lanes of the highway when he crashed head-on into a 2022 Mack truck driven by Dylan Tuck, 26, of Albany, who was headed north on U.S. 127. 1 killed, 1 seriously injured in Clinton County highway crash with semi Kentucky leaders to provide severe weather update amid continued flooding, snow Emergency crews track 'runaway marina' debris traveling through Jessamine, Garrard County riverfront Ridge was pronounced dead at the scene by the Clinton County Coroner's Office, per a news release. Tuck was flown to a Tennessee hospital with serious injuries, KSP said. An investigation into the crash remains ongoing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
