Inquiry finds UK education system has failed white working-class children for decades
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Vanessa Clarke, Kate McGough
Summary
An inquiry into the educational attainment of white working-class children in the UK found that the school system has consistently failed this demographic over the past 30 years. Baroness Morris, a former education secretary, stated that no government initiative has significantly or sustainably improved their performance. The inquiry, which consulted thousands of young people, parents, and teachers, identified a disconnect between the career aspirations of white working-class families and what schools offer, with the system overly focused on academic progression to higher education.
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bskyInquiry finds UK education system has failed white working-class children for decadesbbc.co.ukKey quotes
· 3 pulledNone of the initiatives rolled out in the past 30 years had significantly or sustainably boosted the performance of white working-class children in school.
There was a disconnect between what the children and their parents want in terms of careers and what their schools can offer them.
The inquiry found a growing belief among white working-class families that the current education system does not guarantee future success.
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