Material Deprivation

Question 1

What is material deprivation

Answer 1

• unable to afford basic resources that impacts on a child’s educational achievement
• Douglas - material deprivation has a cumulative effect on achievement

Question 2

Who suffers

Answer 2

• those who struggle with material deprivation normally have FSM
• 45% of children in minorities ethnic families in poverty
• white and mixed ethnicity students on FSM make less progress in secondary school than their non-FSM peers

Question 3

how does it impact education

Answer 3

• lack of ability to afford resources and hidden costs
• Overcrowded accommodation
• Part-time jobs
• Diet and Nutrition
• Caring responsibilities

Question 4

What has New Labour done to tackle material deprivation

Answer 4

• Sure Start
• EMA
• Excellence in Cities
• City Centre Academies

Question 5

What did the Coalition do to tackle material deprivation

Answer 5

• Universal FSM to Year 2
• Pupil Premium

Question 6

Evaluation

Answer 6

• many in poverty not in receipt of FSM
• Most minority ethnic groups have small gap
• impact of material deprivation on in-school behaviours