A new report has revealed that schools in England are prioritizing disadvantaged and local children when it comes to school admissions. The Department for Education has found that schools have been using their discretion and making admissions decisions to favor local and disadvantaged children, while also attempting to create a diverse student body. This is part of a government effort to reduce educational inequality and ensure that disadvantaged children have the same opportunities to access and benefit from a quality education as their more advantaged peers. This is a welcome step forward in creating a fairer education system, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on students across England.

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source: Phys.org