Divide white working class children face 'concerning'

THE Education Secretary has called the “entrenched divide” in outcomes and the lack of progress for white working-class children “concerning”.

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On A-level results day, Bridget Phillipson said: “Every single young person collecting their results today should have the opportunity to pursue their dreams - whether that starts with further study, university, an apprenticeship or the world of work.

“But, too often, opportunities depend on background rather than talent.

“The entrenched divide in outcomes seen over the last few years and the lack of progress for children from white working-class backgrounds is particularly concerning.