This page explains some of the key terms relating to child and family poverty.
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Aspirations
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A will to succeed, to want better for yourself and your family
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Environmental Factors
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A person’s social environment includes their living and working conditions, income level, educational background and the communities they are part of
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Material Deprivation
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Material Deprivation is the lack of money and what money can buy. This would mean a lack of money to pay for school trips, school uniforms, school equipment etc. Anything that a child might need in their school or home life that involves money or things that need to be bought with money
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Material Resources
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Possessions, things you own.
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Needs Assessment
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A study of current needs in Gateshead, to identify what needs to be introduced (by Gateshead Council and it’s partners) to improve poverty
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Strategy
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A strategy refers to a plan of action designed to achieve a particular goal
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