A stretched education system, a pandemic, and now a cost of living crisis. Schools in the most disadvantaged areas are disproportionately affected by these rolling crises.
The Macclesfield Academy serves the more economically deprived part of town, with a 30% pupil premium, plus a large percentage of families who are on the breadline and often in need of free school meals.
Watch and learn how Headteacher Mat and his team navigate these challenges and work to improve the life chances and choices of their pupils.
Teach First is a charity that believes education is the most powerful tool to help a child fulfil their potential: www.teachfirst.org.uk/schools
Alongside our partners, we're proud to support The Macclesfield Academy and schools across the country facing similar challenges.
Learn more about Mat's story: www.teachfirst.org.uk/stories...
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0:00 Introduction
0:43 About Macclesfield
1:23 The cost of living crisis
2:37 Impact on schools
3:46 Finding solutions
4:27 The impact of teachers