Inquiry begins second phase on white working-class pupils’ education

Education · First reported 9 Nov, 01:52 · Updated 01:55

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An inquiry into white working-class pupils’ educational outcomes has started a second phase focused on research and implementing recommendations. It plans to examine early primary education, pupils’ routes through education and their transition to work; the education secretary says she supports the inquiry.

The inquiry has launched a second phase combining further research with work alongside education organisations to implement recommendations.
Its work will consider support for 1.25 million white working-class pupils eligible for free school meals, their education pathways and routes into work.
Education Secretary Lucy Powell says she backs the inquiry, which was commissioned by Star Academies.

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Key facts

Pupils eligible for free school meals: The inquiry says it will examine how to give 1.25 million white working-class pupils a stronger start to primary school.
English and Maths attainment: 36% of the demographic achieved at least Grade 4, compared with 72% of children not receiving free school meals.
Earlier recommendations: The inquiry recommended more apprenticeships, free local public transport for under-21s and supported a school smartphone ban.