8 Actions that can be undertaken by Statutory bodies at local level
to end child poverty
Discuss the meaning of child poverty and social exclusion within
your organisation
Undertake research to identify and highlight child poverty in your
area, and to identify actions that could be taken by your organisation
to end child poverty
Ensure that ending child poverty is prioritised in all local policies,
strategies and action plans
Develop specific time-tabled targets and actions to end child poverty
in your area
Consult with children and young people when developing policies, strategies
and action plans
Make training available to local authority staff on child poverty
issues, and children’s rights in general
Work in partnership with other Statutory, Community and Voluntary
organisations in your areas to respond to the needs of children living
in poverty
