Lucie Welch has created this resource for schools discussing the difference between “poverty” and “neglect” and how we can support children in each case.

In this resource, a “DSL Discussion,” we dive into the concepts of poverty and neglect, including the signs for teachers to look out for, and the steps you can take to help.Our “DSL Discussions” range of resources was created for the Safeguarding Subscription. Covering a range of subjects, they describe how you might raise a topic in your setting, give sample questions you can use in discussions and advise on what you can do to demonstrate good practice to support the children and families you work with.