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No indication children are going to school hungry

Wed, 29 Jul 2015


There is no evidence to suggest that children on the Isle of Man are going to school hungry.

That's according to the Department of Education and Children which says it's aware of the link between food poverty and under performance in young people. 
 
Learning advisor Paul Craine says it's something teachers are keeping an eye on.
 
Schools will work on a case-by-case basis if it's found there is a problem - however Paul says initiatives already in place could also help: 

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