Unity Howard, Director of New Schools Network said:
“These are concerning findings from the Social Mobility Commission; those entitled to free school meals are more likely to earn less and have fewer opportunities than their peers.
"This is completely unjust. We must ensure that every child has a good school place that gives them the best opportunities in life, irrespective of their background. It must not be the case that a postcode can dictate life chances.
Unity Howard, Director of the New Schools Network said:
“I welcome the government’s intention to reform the planning system and allow schools to be built quicker in areas of need.
These schools were approved as part of a free school wave jointly led by the DfE and local authorities, which closed in September 2019.
Unity Howard, Director of New Schools Network, said:
Unity Howard, Director of NSN said:
"It's absolutely right that there is a commitment to a full scale return to school from September - we want to see every child, every class, and every school back so that learning can get back on track. It's the right thing to do, and we can only hope that the unions see sense and don't try and obstruct this move.
“The Government’s announcement of £1billion in funding to address the impact of coronavirus on children’s learning is very welcome. Pupils not in school nor able to access learning remotely face a legacy of widening inequality that will be felt for years to come.
“The findings of this report confirm our fears that school closures have disproportionately impacted children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
“According to the report, just under a third of pupils from a deprived school have returned their last piece of set work, in comparison to their peers in more affluent areas where around 49% of pupils have submitted work.
Dear Ms Howard,
Thank you for your letter regarding the model which will be used for providing students with calculated grades for GCSE, AS and A level qualifications this summer. We appreciate you responding to our recent consultation and writing to us to share information about the centres in your network.
