A young person’s future should not depend on where they grow up

Oasis Community Learning CEO John Barneby has written for Schools Week on one of the most pressing challenges facing education today, making sure that every young person has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background or where they live.

In the article, John highlights the stark inequalities that continue to affect many young people, particularly those from disadvantaged communities, and argues that schools cannot close these gaps on their own. Instead, he calls for a collective effort across education, communities, employers and government to create the opportunities, support and pathways that all young people deserve.

This message resonates strongly with the new government's stated ambition to tackle educational disadvantage and create more pathways to success for young people. A welcome focus as the sector has increasingly aims to ensure that life chances are not determined by background, geography or circumstance, a principle that sits at the heart of Oasis's mission.

Through our academies and community work, Oasis remains committed to helping children and young people flourish, whatever their starting point. As John argues, creating a fairer future for the next generation will require all of us to play our part.

Read the full article: https://schoolsweek.co.uk/a-young-persons-future-should-not-depend-on-where-they-grow-up/ A subscription may be required.