High-performing schools in England ‘should be encouraged to admit more white working-class pupils’
Summary
An independent report in England says white working-class children do worse in school and should get more help. It suggests better support for families and changing school admissions to include more disadvantaged pupils from this group.Key Facts
- White working-class children in England are the lowest-performing large group in schools.
- The current education system is not designed to support these children and their families well.
- High-performing schools should admit more disadvantaged white working-class pupils within current rules.
- The government should offer 30 hours of free childcare to more disadvantaged families.
- Schools should work more closely with families to support children’s learning and activities.
- The study says poor results are not due to lack of effort or ambition by these children.
- The report was commissioned by a schools trust and supported by England’s Department for Education.
- Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said this government will fight for these children’s opportunities.
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