Teachers in Cornwall are sharing a common concern: children arriving at school hungry, tired, or in pain due to lack of support for their families.
A recent report on child poverty in Cornwall, launched during Challenge Poverty Week, reveals the harsh reality many families face daily.
Behind those figures are parents doing their best, juggling work, childcare and rising costs.
In some Cornish communities, up to three in 10 children are growing up in poverty.
Cornwall Council is working to expand oral health programmes to provide early prevention for more children.
Author's summary: Child poverty is a pressing issue in Cornwall, with many families struggling to make ends meet.