A Silent and Unequal Educational Crisis

Despite having one of the healthiest economies on the globe, there continues to be widespread educational inequality in the United Kingdom. This is apparent with the existence of private and state education systems. The private sector, for example, attracts families that can afford to pay for higher-quality education and top teaching talent -- with new, up-to-date textbooks and full libraries included. Many private schools also offer tutoring programs as part of their enrollment.

The state-ran education system, however, is another story. Below is a list of some fairly staggering studies showing the educational inequality in the UK that's been quietly trudging along, largely out of the headlines.

1 in 8 Schools Do Not Have a Library

A recent study showed that across Northern Ireland, Wales, and England, roughly 12.5% of their educational institutes don't have a library for pupils to go to. What's more, schools with a larger number of underprivileged students that are eligible for FSM (Free School Meal) are twice as likely to not have a library.

Underprivileged Children Are 3 Times as Likely To Be Excluded

Students who come from low-income households are shown to be disproportionately excluded from school, whether it be from behavior during school hours or after. This can either mean they are removed for a period of time, hurting their education and performance, or permanently.

When Taking Their GCSEs, Disadvantaged Children Are 18 Months Behind

Children who get behind due to home troubles or for other reasons, have a difficult time catching up with the rest of their peers, causing a disparity in test scores that remains consistent for several years, and potentially even for the rest of their lives.

Privately Educated Students Dominate Russell Group Universities

Although only about 6% of students are privately educated throughout the United Kingdom, they make up a staggering 55% of Russell Group universities. Studies have shown that pupils who attend the Russell Group Universities earn roughly 40% more five years after graduation than students from other universities. That means that disadvantaged students have less opportunities to escape poverty levels into adulthood.

Only 17.3% Of Students Are Eligible for FSM

Less than one-fifth of students qualify for FSM with regards to the household earnings. What's more, over one-third of students receiving FSM achieve five or more A-Cs as GCSE's as opposed to over 60% of underprivileged students not receiving FSM.

How Does Studeo Fight Against These Inequalities ?

as disheartening as these findings may be, there are some great options out there that can help equal the playing feel, so everyone gets a fair shake in the educational system. With Studeo, we students to be able to get access to elite teaching methods, regardless of their families' financial backgrounds. That's why we only bring in the top tutors who've graduated from universities such as Cambridge and Oxford, while providing their services at fair and affordable prices.

We deploy elite teaching methods in particular math chapters, so you or your child will never be left behind, regardless of the inequalities seen in the education system.

We provide online tutoring by the best tutors in the UK, brought to you with the ease and simplicity of an app. We offer:

• Productivity techniques inspired our pedagogy: spaced repetition, flashcards
• Pomodoro-type timer included in app: spend time actually working with pen and paper, before a second time where you can watch guided solutions.
• Comprehensive progress tracking, so you can see your milestones.
• Live FAQ so your questions can be answered thoroughly, and in a way that's easy to digest.

Now's the time to take advantage of the new digital tools we can give to help our future generations. See more about Studeo here