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Over a million kids live in hygiene poverty. But teachers don’t always know what to say

Over a million kids live in hygiene poverty. But teachers don’t always know what to say
Four in five (82%) state school teachers find it difficult to raise the issue of hygiene with pupils, so students suffer in silence.
Millions of pupils missing school due to hygiene poverty: ‘We have reinvented a Victorian problem’

Millions of pupils missing school due to hygiene poverty: ‘We have reinvented a Victorian problem’
A study has found that pupils miss the equivalent of 23 million days of school each year as a consequence of hygiene poverty
London mayor Sadiq Khan: ‘What would I do if I saw someone stealing nappies? Take my wallet out and pay’

London mayor Sadiq Khan: ‘What would I do if I saw someone stealing nappies? Take my wallet out and pay’
Sadiq Khan gave an exclusive interview to the Big Issue, answering questions submitted by vendors and readers on refugee homelessness, grassroots music venues, hygiene banks and free school meals