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Schools in the UK - Social Segregation

Jim Riley

11th September 2012

A major new comparative study from the OECD suggests that the UK's school system is socially segregated, with immigrant children clustered in disadvantaged schools. The extent of the segregation and potential educational disadvantage appears to be more significant than most other developed economies.You can read about the report here in the Telegraph. Lots of good data in there.The OECD conclude from their research that:"The socio-economic composition of UK schools poses significant challenges for disadvantaged students and students with an immigrant background,"

Jim Riley

Jim co-founded tutor2u alongside his twin brother Geoff! Jim is a well-known Business writer and presenter as well as being one of the UK's leading educational technology entrepreneurs.

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