Shoe poverty - which can impact on children’s confidence and self-esteem as they notice that they are different to their peers - is feared to be on the rise as the UK enters a recession triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic.
After seeing a number of children attending Angel Pre-School in South Westminster, part of the London Early Years Foundation (LEYF), attend during the summer wearing winter boots, manager Christel Brown decided to reach out to shoe companies via Twitter with a request to donate any spare shoes for vulnerable children. The small charity Sal’s Shoes responded and donated 24 pairs of shoes to support struggling families.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here