Material Deprivation (Outside School Factors)

Material Deprivation

Poor Housing

Harker

• Less space to study
• Days missed from illness because of damp
• Thinner walls so can't concentrate for studying
• Could lead to bullying at school that then leads to truancy
• Less place to play; decreases cognitive development

Poor Diet and Health

Howard

• Can't afford nutritious, good quality food; leads to sick days off school and inability to concentrate and tiredness

Wilkinson

• Found a higher rate of hyperactivity and anxiety disorder in working class ten year olds

Lack of Educational Resources

• Working class families can't afford textbooks, educational toys, trips or tutoring, leading to lower attainment for their children
• May not be able to afford nursery facilities, harming early development

Percieved Inability to Access Higher Education

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