A 'worrying picture' has been given in a report showing the divide in how young people see their life chances.
A report based on a study of teenagers in England has shown those from less affluent backgrounds have a more gloomy outlook about the future A ‘worrying picture’ has been given in a new report showing how young people from disadvantaged backgrounds see their future chances in life. Teenagers from less affluent backgrounds in England were more likely to have a bleaker view of their prospects than their wealthier peers, according to the findings.
High achievers from disadvantaged backgrounds have previously told Metro.co.uk about some of the obstacles they have encountered on the way to attending Oxford university. They include Daniel Dipper, who graduated in the summer, and Fiona Zeka, who is in her final year. Daniel, 21, from Peterborough in the east of England, became the first member of his family to attend university. Speaking to Metro.co.
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