Sociological perspectives on the role and functions of education in society; the significance of in-school processes such as teacher labelling and subcultures for pupil identities; explanations for differences in educational achievement by social class, gender and ethnicity; the impact of education policies of marketization, selection and privatisation, and the globalization of education
The allocation of extra exam time for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) reveals significant disparities between state and private schools in England. While only 27% of state pupils receive diagnoses for additional time, 43% of private pupils benefit from affluent parental support, perpetuating inequalities and raising ethical concerns about the education system’s fairness.
Firms like Springpod offer virtual work experience for students aged 14-18, providing insight into various career sectors through online activities. Advantages include scalability, accessibility, and easier organization for schools, but it lacks the real-world experience and may exacerbate inequality. It is relevant to sociology of education and postmodernism, impacting vocational education.
The Department for Education recently revealed new guidelines on ‘banning’ mobile phones from classrooms across England. The D of E
A recent investigation conducted by the Sunday Times found that international students were being offered places at British University with
There is a clear north-south divide in education: children who live in the north of England are more likely to
The latest PISA data, published on 5th December 2023, shows that Scottish education standards have dropped between 2018 to 2022.
Yes. The data clearly suggests a very strong correlation between Tory underfunding of schools closing because of unsafe crumbling concrete.
The overall absence rate for schools in the Autumn term of 2022-2023 was 7.5%. This was an increase from the
Differences in type of university, degree choice, prior attainment and institutional racism are all possible explanations.