Where Private Profit Meets Public Necessity: The Special Needs Education Crisis
The UK is facing a growing special needs education crisis—a stark example of what happens when private profit meets public […]
Sociology in the News
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Exams and revision advice
Evaluate sociological explanations of gender differences in educational achievement
The question above appeared in the A-level sociology May 2022 7192/1 Education with Theory and Methods Paper. This blog post
A level sociology exam practice, Exams and revision advice
Evaluate the importance of cultural factors in explaining patterns of educational achievement [30 marks]
This question appeared in a recent AQA A-level sociology paper, The Education with Theory and Methods paper. This post considers
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Private school pupils get extra time in exams…
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.
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The growth of virtual work experience
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.
research methods
Is school funding at a record high in 2024?
Gillian Keegan, the Education Secretary, claimed that school funding was at a record high, but an IFS report contradicts this. The government manipulates statistics by focusing on specific age ranges to present a positive image. Cuts have been made in sixth form, Local Education Authorities, and capital spending, highlighting government bias in statistics. This emphasizes the importance of critical analysis in government data.
education, Sociology key terms
Should we control children’s use of mobile phones more?
The Department for Education recently revealed new guidelines on ‘banning’ mobile phones from classrooms across England. The D of E
education
Are British students being ‘pushed out’ by foreign students?
A recent investigation conducted by the Sunday Times found that international students were being offered places at British University with
Sociology in the News
Is banning prayers in school discriminatory?
Michaela Secondary School and Sixth Form lead by Katherine Birbalsingh is openly secular. It is also the BEST school in
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The North South Divide in Education
There is a clear north-south divide in education: children who live in the north of England are more likely to