East London primary seeks charity’s help with pastoral care after budget cuts

A cash-strapped school has turned to BBC Children in Need for funding to support disadvantaged pupils.

Downshall primary school in Ilford, east London, which has a large proportion of children from disadvantaged backgrounds – 89% of whom have English as a second language – has put in a bid to the charity for funding to pay for pastoral care for three years.

Related: ‘It’s just ridiculous’: why a London school is seeking charity help

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