Material Deprivation Flashcards
What is material deprivation?
A Lack of money and material resources
How can poor housing affect a child’s education?
Overcrowding — can make it harder for children to study as there may be nowhere to do homework and concentrate on learning
Temporary housing — may have to move frequently, changing schools and disrupting education
Children in crowded homes have greater risk of accidents and ill health resulting in more time off school
Lack of heating can cause health problems resulting in time off school
How can poor diet and health affect a child’s education?
Poor diet can weaken immune system and lower energy levels leading to more absences
Children from a low social class are more likely to skip meals
Lower class children are more likely to have asthma due to damp, mouldy homes, resulting in more absences
Children from poorer homes have lower intakes of energy, vitamins and minerals
