MATERIAL DEPRIVATION

MATERIAL DEPRIVATION - poverty and a lack of material necessities e.g. adequate housing

Nearly 90% of failing schools are located in deprived areas

      1. HOUSING

Poor housing can affect pupils' achievement both DIRECTLY and INDIRECTLY

DIRECTLY - 

• makes it harder for the child to revise/study/be mentally ready to learn if e.g. they havent got enough room to study/get disturbed sleep
• less room for educational activities e.g. homework
• not having enough room leads to a lack of safe play & exploration,…