Jeremy Corbyn speech on social justice and inequality

The video discusses the significant developmental and educational disparities faced by children from low-income families, particularly those eligible for free school meals. It highlights the widening achievement gap as these children progress through school and the low percentage that pursue higher education. The video critiques the notion of social mobility as a measure of societal fairness, arguing that it can exist in unequal societies. It also examines the negative impact of austerity policies on education, driven by government decisions since 2010.

What is the significant difference in development by age five between children eligible for free school meals and those who are not?

• Eligible children have no development.

• Eligible children have better development.

• Eligible children have similar development.

• Eligible children have worse development.

As children progress through primary school, what happens to the achievement gap?

• It narrows.

• It remains the same.

• It widens.

• It disappears.

What percentage of students from low-income families go on to higher education?

• 50%

• 25%

• 43%

• 75%

Why is social mobility considered a poor measure of societal fairness?

• It is not related to education.

• It can exist in unequal societies.

• It is easy to achieve.

• It only benefits the wealthy.

What has been the impact of austerity policies on education?

• They have had no impact.

• They have improved education.

• They have only affected higher education.

• They have hit education hard.