Children in families with limited resources across Scotland 2014-2016
New estimates of the proportion of children in combined low income and material deprivation by council area and household characteristics.
Which Necessities
"My kettle blew up, so I went and got a kettle off my catalogue. Cause I wouldn't have been able to afford to just go and buy a kettle. And I didn't want to say to anybody, 'I can't afford a kettle.' Ken, people are coming in for a cup of tea and that, and 'oh my kettle's blew up, and I can't afford another one'..."
Mary
Household necessities
Percentage of children who live in families that cannot afford each necessity.
Why these items?
This list is based on what most people agree is a basic necessity, and it provides a robust material deprivation measure.
| Access to £500 to cover an unexpected, but necessary, expense | 34% |
|---|---|
| Enough money to make regular payments into a pension | 27% |
| Enough money to save regularly (of at least £20) for rainy days | 26% |
| Enough money to repair/replace broken electrical goods | 21% |
| Enough money to take part in a hobby | 19% |
| Enough money to take part in sport/exercise activities | 17% |
| Home contents insurance | 15% |
| All recommended dental work/treatment | 13% |
| Enough money to keep home in a decent state of decoration | 10% |
| A damp free home | 8% |
| Appropriate clothes for job interviews | 7% |
Child necessities
"I've got to go to the library because we don't have a computer at home and I've had to hand in homework late or rush it and it hasn't been the best because I've only been able to get there at lunch or break and sometimes I've got to skip lunch to make sure I get the work done"
Jamie (12 years old)
Percentage of children who live in families that cannot afford each necessity.
Why these items?
This list is based on what most people agree is a basic necessity, and it provides a robust material deprivation measure.
| Child has money to save | 21% |
|---|---|
| A holiday away from home at least once a year | 20% |
| Day trips with family once a month | 14% |
| Child gets pocket money | 11% |
| A bedroom for every child aged 10 or older of different sex | 10% |
| Attending toddler groups etc. at least once a week | 6% |
| Access to a computer and internet for homework | 5% |
| A garden or outdoor space nearby to play safely | 5% |
| Some new, not second-hand clothes | 2% |
| A warm winter coat | 2% |
| At least four pairs of trousers, leggings, jeans etc. | 1% |
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