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England's Schools Rally for 175,000 Homeless Students

1/25/2026

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England’s schools are increasingly supporting homeless children, with 175,025 students in temporary housing.
A survey of 11,000 teachers found nearly half regularly refer these families to food banks.
Alicia Samuels, a mother in temporary accommodation, says her son Aeon has anxiety and hearing issues tied to damp housing.
Educators call for government action, urging 90,000 new social homes annually to provide stable living environments.

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Story summary

England’s schools are increasingly supporting homeless children, with 175,025 students in temporary housing.
A survey of 11,000 teachers found nearly half regularly refer these families to food banks.
Alicia Samuels, a mother in temporary accommodation, says her son Aeon has anxiety and hearing issues tied to damp housing.
Educators call for government action, urging 90,000 new social homes annually to provide stable living environments.