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Encouraging better education
literacy crisis
1 in 3 (34.6%) 8 to 18-year-olds say they enjoy reading in their free time
1 in 12 (8.6%) children aged 8-18 say they don’t have a book of their own at home, rising to 1 in 8 (12.4%) disadvantaged children
1 in 7 UK primary schools don’t have a library, rising to 1 in 4 in disadvantaged communities, meaning that 750,000 children are missing out
reading isn't appealing to children as technology becomes more prevalent
comprehension difficulties
architecture
affordable libraries
appealing locations to read
aesthetically pleasing
comfortable
easily set up, affordable
beanbags, beds, sofas, chairs, hammocks
commuting to school
transport options
affordability
Nearly half a million under-16s in England use taxis, buses and other transport funded by their local authorities to get to school
post 16 don't qualify for free school transport
poor public transport
Transport for children with disabilities or SEN is a major issue, with parents reporting delays, ignored requests, and inadequate solutions, leading to children missing significant amounts of school.
Long commutes or the stress of unreliable transport negatively affects student mental health
Accessibility
disability
Local authorities must provide transport for eligible children with high needs, even if they attend a chosen school, not just the nearest.
issues with wheelchair accessibility for school coaches
30% fewer journeys made per year by disabled people than non-disabled
3 in 4 train stations don't have step-free access
poor conditions
lack of safe routes
offer alternative routes
free or discounted public transport
improve location safety
In 2022, 6,075 children aged 4-11 were harmed on UK roads. This means that, on average, 16 primary schoolchildren are harmed as a result of road crashes every single day.
mental health
lack of motivation to attend
Over half of secondary school students struggle with motivation as a result of remote learning
Special Educational Needs students
SEN students are more likely to face difficulties and mental health issues relating to school
Anxiety & Depression
Children with suspected mental health disorders are significantly more likely to miss school.
Bullying & Prejudice
Academic Pressure & Workload
Excessive assignments
High expectations
61% of teenagers get stressed due to poor grades
poor school facilities
inadequate heating and air quality
Overheating in summer, severe cold in winter
can cause illness
outdated resources
Outdated labs
insufficient sports facilities
a lack of modern technology
potentially unaffordable
Poorly maintained toilets and general disrepair
poor food quality
students coming from struggling families often struggle to find adequate nutrition both at home and at school
More than a third of parents say price is a barrier to being able to feed their child what they'd like to