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disadvantaged

[dis-uhd-van-tijd] / ˌdɪs ədˈvæn tɪdʒd /


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The charity says there's a risk that some disadvantaged children may have less access to early years education than those in working families.

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Luke Sibieta agreed there were challenges in recruiting teachers "particularly in secondary schools, particularly in disadvantaged areas, and in particular maths and science subjects".

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The government said it was launching "two place-based challenges designed to improve outcomes for white working-class children and disadvantaged communities".

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He says he believes the system has improved access to university for disadvantaged students, and that it's a "pet peeve" to hear discussions of it being a "crippling loan", or like a mortgage.

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But Wendy also has a rail with "more affordable" dresses, starting at about £100, and says she donated about 60 outfits to schools to offer to disadvantaged students last year.

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