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Debunking the Lies Series 2: Education, Opportunity and the Illusion of Equality

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 We're often told that education is the great equaliser, the key to unlocking opportunity for all. But what if that very system is instead a mirror, starkly reflecting the deep-seated inequalities of our society? Join me as we delve into the UK education system, armed with ONS data, to expose the uncomfortable truth: the profound disparities rooted in wealth and class. From the chasm in resources between private and state schools to the undeniable overrepresentation of the privileged in coveted high-status careers, we're dismantling the myth of a level playing field. And in doing so, we'll confront a difficult question: is it time we had a more honest conversation with our children and young adults, acknowledging that sometimes, no matter how diligently they strive, some doors may remain stubbornly closed?Episode Resources:1. Equality trust link - https://equalitytrust.org.uk/scale-economic-inequality-uk/The UK has very high inequality of income compared to other developed countries; the 9th most unequal incomes of 38 OECD countries (OECD, 2022). The UK’s wealth inequality is much more severe than income inequality, with the top fifth taking 36% of the country’s income and 63% of the country’s wealth, while the bottom fifth have only 8% of the income and only 0.5% of the wealthaccording to the Office for National Statistics.Inequality of wealth and income fell during the 20th century, but began rising again in the 1980s. UK INCOME INEQUALITYUK WEALTH INEQUALITYGLOBAL WEALTH & INCOME INEQUALITYWealth in Great Britain3. Private schools and inequalityPrivate schools and inequality2025 and the graduate labour market | LuminateUpdated Gatsby Benchmarks adopted into latest government guidance for schools, colleges and ITPs | The Careers and Enterprise CompanyNew survey shows the extent of class privilege in UK journalism1. The personal characteristics and diversity of UK journalists | Reuters Institute for the Study of JournalismUK journalists are getting older, more left-wing and increasingly work freelance - Press GazetteNew survey shows the extent of class privilege in UK journalismChanges to tuition fees: 2025 to 2026 academic year - GOV.UKUK tuition fees for international studentsInternational student tuition feesAnalysis of international student enrolments for courses starting in January 2025 | Chartered Association of Business SchoolsThe Fiscal Impact of Immigration in the UK - Migration ObservatoryNet migration report (accessible) - GOV.UKThe impact of migration on the fiscal forecast - Office for Budget ResponsibilityImmigrants’ Economic Contributions to the UK | DavidsonMorrisFurther Resources:The Office for National Statistics (ONS): The primary source for many of the statistics mentioned. Explore their website for data on wealth, income, employment, education, and more.The Sutton Trust: Conducts extensive research on social mobility and education inequality in the UK.The Education Policy Institute (EPI): Provides independent and evidence-based research and analysis on education policy in England.The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS): Offers in-depth analysis of public finances and education spending.Universities UK: Represents UK universities and publishes data and reports on higher education, including the contribution of international students.
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