Thousands of children in the North East are being excluded from the full school experience because they live in poverty, a hard-hitting new report says.
The research from Children North East and the national Child Poverty Action Group highlights how activities such as school trips, non-uniform days and World Book Day can cause major difficulties for families living in poverty.
It also warns that the cost of IT equipment, stationery and books can mean that basic learning activities are being restricted for many poorer children.
