sociologists

• what done’s douglas say?

  close link between poverty and social class, inadequate housing has an impact on achievement
• what does howard say?

  poor nutrition (lower intake of vitamins and minerals)
• what does tanner say?

  hidden cost of education, financial restrictions, books, equipment etc.
• what does Flaherty say?

  fear of stigmatisation may explain why those eligable for FSM don’t take it
• what does Noble say?

  poverty acts as a barrier from accessing private schooling or tuition
• what does Reay say?

  WC go to local university to save money
• what does mortimore and whitty say?

  material deprivation greater effect than cultural deprivation
• what does Robinson say?

  child poverty needs to be tackled to boost achievement