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Colleges in Scotland are setting out how they will help prevent thousands of students from going hungry and cold this winter.

In a new survey from Colleges Scotland, more than nine out of 10 colleges who responded have already put in place ‘warm space’ plans for students this winter, and into the spring, like libraries and study rooms. 

Free breakfast clubs and, in some cases free lunches, will also be offered at most colleges, with 90% of colleges able to act as referrers to foodbanks.

Every college who responded reported that they are “concerned” the cost-of-living crisis could lead to rising drop out rates this academic year.

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