We commissioned researchers from Children North East (a local charity) to work in school recently with the aim of uncovering institutional and cultural practices which may stigmatise pupils who live live in poverty. As well as being in school and talking to all the pupils via focus group sessions, the researchers invited all parents, staff and directors to respond to questionnaires, enabling them to hear from the whole school community. We are looking forward to receiving the report and action plan which will help us move forward in poverty proofing our school.