Material Deprivation

Question 1

What is it?

Answer 1

A lack of material necessities such as adequate housing

Question 2

Stats

Answer 2

90% of failing schools are located in deprived areas
Exclusion and truancy are more likely for WC students
- 1/3 of persistent truants leave school with no qualifications

Question 3

How does poor housing impact achievement?

Answer 3

Poor housing makes children more at risk of accidents

Cold/damp housing causes more ill health and absenses

Question 4

How does poor diet impact achievement?

Answer 4

Howard- young people from WC families have lower intakes of energy, weakening the immune system+ making children sick/absent

Question 5

How does fear of debt impact WC students?

Answer 5

It may deter WC students from going to uni

Callendar+Jackson- WC students are more debt averse, making them less likely to go to uni