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First-class flights, chauffeurs and bribery: the secret life of a private tutor

Sarah Best

18th November 2020

This article from The Economist follows the life of a private tutor.

The article could be used for a discussion around social mobility and class.

Note: The article does contain a reference to sexual material.

Sarah Best

Sarah is a passionate full-time Head of Sociology and Psychology and has worked in a variety in schools in the UK, and she is currently working in a British international school. She is keen to develop and boost the profile of both subjects.

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