Gillian's story
What was the reason Gillian and her family were in a tough financial situation?
Due to the pandemic
Where does Archie keep his stuff?
In his caravan
Why didn't he go to school?
They didn't have enough money.
Why doesn't Sylvanna wanna be a model anyway?
Because she doesn't want to cut her hair
What is one of the biggest issues in the text?
Poor housing
What does Gillian work as?
Freelance photographer
What rules does Jenna's kids have?
They eat dinner at a certain time and have bedtimes
It rained day and night for a week
Why doesn't Oliver go to school?
Because he was kicked out
How many students attend the Manchester Communication Academy?
About 1200 students
What does her husband work as?
A low-paid job
Why did Archie drop out of school?
Because he was depressed and anxious
Where did he find the material to build the windmill?
Mostly on junkyards
When does the kids normally drop out of school?
In 5th grade
How does the school help the students and their family?
The students are allowed to cook once a week with free ingredients.
How did Gillian earn extra money?
She did small video jobs and some charity work.
What does Gemma work as?
She is a hairdresser working from home
How long did it take for him to build the first prototype?
About 3 months
How many travellers are there in Great Britain and Ireland?
About 300.000
How does being poor affect the students?
It can affect their education, which job they can get, their mental and physical health and their life expectancy.
How did she get extra money, when she no longer recieved any payment from SEISS?
She was awarded with the grant from the Turn2Us Coronavirus Grant Fund.
How many kids does Gemma and Lewis have?
7 kids
What year did William build the windmill?
In 2001
What is the most important event for the travellers?
Appleby Horse Fair event
Despite the difficulties outside the classroom, how are the students doing in school?
Their exam scores are above the national average