The chief schools inspector in England, Sir Michael Wilshaw, has
launched a review of the educational achievements of the poorest communities in
an attempt to find radical solutions to ‘long-standing and deep seated’
educational problems in deprives areas.
Sir Michael told the annual conference of the National College for
School Leadership in Birmingham that he recognised there had been big
improvements in areas such as London, and among some ethnic minority groups, in
recent years.
But he said the gap in educational achievement between rich and poor was
"still far too wide".
Ofsted said the review panel of the new report would include leading
head teachers and academic experts.
The annual review will focus on five key issues, among them how parents
and educators can ensure the best possible start for pupils; why some children
and young people are more affected by socio-economic and educational
disadvantage than others; and how to learn from the most effective schools.
Russell Hobby, General Secretary of the National Association of Head
Teachers, said: "The NAHT believes that every child should have a good
education and welcomes recognition of the heroic efforts of some schools in our
most deprived communities to ensure this."
The charity Teach First, which recruits high-flying graduates to
teaching in disadvantaged areas, said a system-wide transformation was needed
to allow young people from the poorest communities to "achieve on a par
with their wealthier peers".
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