The Guardian article below outlines what many of us said would happen- children in poorer areas are missing out on schooling because of high infection rates.
The schools are open. We did what was demanded and deprived children are the ones now missing out.
Something needs to be done to create a more consistent system. The children in exam years in these schools should not be made to sit GCSEs and A-levels.
The exams need to be scrapped. The government needs to invest in remote learning for all students.
I really hope all those who were concerned about disadvantaged children when the drum was banging for school reopening will shout just as loud for online provision to help them keep up now.
www.theguardian.com/education/2020/oct/30/children-in-poorer-areas-of-england-missing-more-schooling-study
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Schooling Failure as Poorer Children Miss Out
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