Learning to fail [ how society lets young people down
Blending interviews with those most closely affected together with views from key commentators and experts the author creates a vivid picture of a system and societal failure, a failure both that is at once both embarrassing and avoidable
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Table of Contents:
- 1. THE IMPORTANCE OF PLACES How do places affect life chances? Barnsley The role of local networks Tom Cultures of exclusion Colllyhurst Ricky The East End Will
- 2. CHANGING CHANCES The old days The Dearne Clinging to the past Claire and her family
- 3. ASPIRATIONS Home and family What do parents expect? Ashley
- 4. POVERTY AND WEALTH Real or relative?
- 5. SCHOOL Teenagers and the rejection of school Underachievement Ricky's school
- 6. CHANGING FAMILIES Iain Duncan Smith Rachel Attachment and uncertainty Robbie
- 7. STREET LIFE Criminal careers? Antisocial behaviour?
- 8. MAKING CHOICES Connexions Wombwell High School Unrealistic choices Bridging the Gap - a missed opportunity? Elvige
- 9. FURTHER TROUBLE Information Gaps David Willetts Colleges
- what are they for? Lord Young, Minister for Skills and Apprenticeships Apprentices Dropping Out Yasmin Lost opportunities
- 10. THE WORLD OF WORK The employers' view The call centre Workless Culture? Benefit dependency Will Solutions Rachel's job
- 11. RACE MATTERS Ray Lewis Poor White boys Broken Britain? Will
- 12. THE DIFFERENCE FOR GIRLS Motherhood and careers Rachel
- 13. REACHING OUT Long term problems, short term solutions Outreach in Barnsley
- 14. CONCLUSIONS Footnote - outcomes BIBLIOGRAPHY