06 May 2015, 6:55 pm
#857
(06 May 2015, 6:42 pm)Andreos1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-3257...ow_twitter
Just touching on the whole grades thing again.
This makes interesting reading.
Think more companies should take this approach if I'm honest
I go to an inadequate school, I know for a fact that if some of the kids at my place were actively encouraged to do well, they could. In my opinion, if this country is to have a thriving economy, we need people from schools like mine to make it, to give belief to others.
I went on a school trip to Cambridge a few weeks ago, and everyone from my place went with the same attitude "We're not actually going to go here for university, so it'll be nice to go", this attitude needs to be eradicated. If people want to do something, they should not be limited by their background, school, or any other factor.
I know it would never happen, but I don't think that private schools should be there. I know that some people get in because of raw talent, and excel, but I disagree completely with the rich sending their kids there just because they have the money to. It's unfair on those who cannot afford it, and gives an immediate uneven playing field.
Those from disadvantaged backgrounds should be given exactly the same opportunities in life as those who come from wealthy families.
