The UK is preparing major education reforms to tackle entrenched disadvantages among white working-class students, following an independent inquiry into the education system.
It highlighted stark attainment gaps, poor attendance and growing disengagement, particularly in secondary school. The Government wants to move away from early GCSE preparation in the first three years of secondary school and restore a broader curriculum.
Other recommendations include expanded apprenticeships, better early-years provision and stronger reading and mental-health support.
The reforms aim to address why white working-class pupils remain among England’s lowest-performing groups.
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