Amin said he knows that families can feel the cost of living more during the school holidays, with no free school meals and activities to find, so he hopes his offer gives them a little more support.
Nicki Kansara, chair of Erdington Academy’s Parent, Teacher and Friends Association (PTFA) and a governor at the school, said: “In my roles at Erdington Academy, I’ve seen many of the different struggles the children face first-hand.
“The cost of living has been affecting so many people, not just pupil premium students.
“That’s why this link with Razwan is so powerful. There’s potential for Razwan to inspire the children as an Erdington alumnus – he shows them that they can go from the school and make it in the real world.”
Kansara’s son Esa, a student at Erdington, has already taken advantage of the offer and said lots of pupils will do the same.
“When I get my hair cut, I feel like a new man, and it makes me feel more confident in general,” he said.
He added: “Razwan went to Erdington Academy and now he’s a successful businessman, so he makes me realise I can be successful as well. It’s empowering.”
Source:
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