White working-class children failed by England’s school system, inquiry finds

An independent inquiry into English schools has concluded that the education system is not adequately serving white working-class children and families. According to the findings, this demographic represents the lowest-performing large group in England's school system. The report calls for once-in-a-generation changes to address the systemic barriers. The Independent Inquiry into White Working-Class Educational Outcomes released its assessment, underlining the need for fundamental reform.

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