Material Deprivation

• What is material deprivation in education?

  Inability to afford basic educational materials
• How does material deprivation affect a child's academic potential?

  It limits access to essential resources
• What broader factors influence a student's economic background in education?

  Access to technology, tutors, and resources
• What did Douglas's study focus on regarding material deprivation?

  Financial factors impacting educational achievement
• What cumulative effect does material deprivation have on students?

  Multiple factors negatively impact educational performance
• Who is often identified as suffering from material deprivation?

  Working class students
• How is material deprivation operationalized in education?

  By measuring achievements of students on free meals
• What is a limitation of using free school meals as a measure of material deprivation?

  Many eligible students do not claim them
• How many children in the UK live in poverty?

  1. 6 million
• What percentage of children in the UK live below the poverty line?

  34%
• What are two reasons for the low percentage of students claiming free school meals?

  Austerity and stigma attached to claiming
• How does material deprivation affect minority ethnic groups?

  45% are in receipt of free school meals
• Which ethnic groups are most affected by material deprivation?

  White and mixed ethnicity students
• What is the impact of material deprivation on educational resources?

  Limited access to educational materials and support
• What hidden costs of schooling affect low-income families?

  Uniforms, equipment, and school trips
• What is the estimated hidden cost of schooling per student?

  £1,500 per year
• How does overcrowding in the home affect children's education?

  It disrupts sleep and study space
• What are the health impacts of material deprivation on students?

  Increased illness and absenteeism
• How does part-time work affect students from lower-income households?

  It distracts from studying
• What nutritional challenges do low-income families face?

  Limited access to nutritious food options
• What is holiday hunger?

  Dependence on free meals during breaks
• How many young carers are estimated in the UK?

  376,000
• How do caring responsibilities impact students' education?

  They disrupt concentration and attendance
• How does school funding impact student experiences?

  Economic status of schools affects achievement
• What percentage of schools graded as inadequate are in high deprivation areas?

  90%
• What effect does negative labeling of schools have on students?

  Students internalize negative perceptions
• What was the impact of government cuts on teaching assistants?

  14,000 lost jobs in one year
• What compensatory policy did New Labour introduce for students over 16?

  Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
• What was the purpose of Sure Start centers?

  To assist low-income parents and children
• What is the impact of marketization on disadvantaged students?

  Increased competition and reduced support
• What percentage of pupils on free school meals achieved five GCSEs in 2017?

  28.6%
• What is a validity issue with using free school meals as a measure?

  Many in poverty do not claim them
• How do material factors influence in-school behaviors?

  They can affect teacher perceptions of students
• What are the main impacts of material deprivation on education?

  • Limited access to educational resources
  • Hidden costs of schooling
  • Health and nutrition issues
  • Caring responsibilities
  • School funding disparities
• What compensatory educational policies were introduced to tackle material deprivation?

  • Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
  • Sure Start centers
  • Excellence in Cities programs
  • Pupil Premium funding
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of using free school meals as a measure of material deprivation?

  Strengths:

  • Provides insight into poverty levels
  • Highlights disparities in education

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Underrepresentation of many students in poverty
  • Stigma attached to claiming meals