Social justice, improving outcomes for those from disadvantaged backgrounds, should be at the heart of our educational system. Yet, as I stated recently at the launch of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s state of the nation report, UK Poverty 2017, the sad truth is that social injustice is still endemic in our education system.
In many ways, our education system is the best it has ever been, with higher standards achieved in our schools, nurseries, and in our childcare settings. This is testimony to the actions of recent governments and of the dedication and professionalism of teachers and childcare workers who are delivering excellent results for their children and young people.
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