1. The Importance of Understanding Poverty Kirsty Anderson Teaching Fellow: Durham University

2. Daily practice West End of Newcastle Area of multiple deprivation Levels of illiteracy Large families in inadequate housing Several low paid jobs- tax credit not always available

3. Developing the right attitude “But he smokes….” “Look at the car….” “No PE kit again….so NO PE” “It’s only £4 for the visit…” Raising awareness Shifting attitudes Understanding children

4. Initial Teacher Education 5. Have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils’ ability to learn, and how best to overcome these 7. Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to involve and motivate them

5. Initial Teacher Education “The biggest television in the smallest room….” (PG Student, 2014) More than subject knowledge Recognising what poverty really is Recognising the impact and spread of poverty in the North East Changing attitudes: “that session should be compulsory…” (BA Hons Student, 2015)

6. “History is written by the rich, and so the poor get blamed for everything.” Jeffrey D. Sachs