A short, but very important piece from @divideclass.bsky.social "Any review into inequality is not doing its job if it only explores the lives of the poorest and fails to examine how those with privilege and power contribute to this status quo." www.classdivide.co.uk/news/its-not...

"Our goal was to create a more socially and economically mixed school system ... We always thought that changing our city’s catchment and admissions policies was a legitimate way to do this, and the Schools Adjudicator has now confirmed it is." www.classdivide.co.uk/news/today-a...

How “parental choice” rules in school admissions deny kids the sort of education that expands the choices available to them: www.linkedin.com/posts/curtis... (@oswald808.bsky.social) See also @tommadders.bsky.social on fighting to get what others take for granted: www.linkedin.com/posts/tommad...

It takes a city to educate its children — but inequality in Brighton & Hove means too many are falling through the cracks. 📖 Read. ✍️ Sign. 📣 Share. 👉 www.classdivide.co.uk/take-action-... #ClassDivide #ItTakesACity #BrightonDivide #EducationEquity #FutureWeBuild

Brighton Kemptown ranks 527th out of 543 for FSM outcomes. Only 4% go on to earn a degree. Brighton & Hove is now 6th worst in England for NEET risk. This isn’t a failure of aspiration. It’s a failure of design. We need action—now. www.classdivide.co.uk/news/brighto... #EducationInequality

"We are now the most economically unequal country on the continent." #wealthinequality Social scientist @dannydorling.bsky.social discussed Britain’s economic divide, drawing on decades of research to challenge common misconceptions. 🔗 Watch the full talk now: www.conwayhall.org.uk/on-demand/in...

Britain has become one of Europe’s most unequal countries. When inequality rises, catchment areas become battlegrounds. @dannydorling.bsky.social explains why in the latest episode: classdivide.co.uk/podcast #EducationInequality #BrightonSchools #ClassDivide @garyseconomics.bsky.social

Listen to this great case study of effective grassroots social justice campaigning (It’s also a great briefing on how privileged folk make sure their kids get opportunities the rest of us don’t) #SocialJustice #Campaigning #Inequality #Brighton

Moments before Brighton’s historic vote on school admissions, Alice challenged parents in privileged catchments—including herself—to support equity & fairness. Hear her powerful speech & discover what happened next: Search for Class Divide on podcast apps, or listen here: classdivide.co.uk/podcast

School accountability needs a shake up. schoolsweek.co.uk/how-ofsted-c...

Headteacher Rachelle Otulakowski lifts the lid on behind-the-scenes power struggles during the recent admission consultation in Brighton—including what happened when a letter leaked to the media. Hear the full story now → classdivide.co.uk/podcast #ClassDivide #BrightonEducation #EducationEquity

Rose's optimism captures a turning point in Brighton. Listen to the latest podcast taking us inside the council chamber—and revealing where power truly lies in education. → classdivide.co.uk/podcast #BrightonEducation #ClassDivide

💬 "We’re no longer even making glacial progress towards closing the gap – we’re going backwards." The gap in outcomes between pupils from richer and poorer backgrounds is unacceptable. Concerted efforts is needed to level the playing field.

Our latest podcast episode took months to research and make. We’ve written a blog about what was behind it: → Power in education → Legal structures → Hidden systems → And the possibility of finding common ground again Read it here: www.classdivide.co.uk/news/one-foo...

Curtis travels from Greenwich—to Brighton's council chamber, where a historic vote on school admissions could break the link between poverty & education access, or cement it for another generation. Ep 3 of Series 2 live now. Listen via podcasting apps + our website: www.classdivide.co.uk/podcast

🎧Our Ollie Persey appeared on Episode 3 of the Class Divide podcast discussing access to justice & systemic discrimination in #EducationLaw cases🎧 Listen from 35:49 🔽 www.classdivide.co.uk/podcast

The latest episode is out. The vote. The fight. The system. The shift. Featuring our families and campaigners + Diane Reay, @samfriedman.bsky.social @dannydorling.bsky.social Ollie Persey KC and more. 🎧 Listen now: www.classdivide.co.uk/podcast #ClassDivide #EducationMatters

Another example of why schools should not be part of a market system or left to the whim of private companies. www.theguardian.com/money/2025/m...

Proud Brighton & Hove changes feature in IPPR's 'Who is Losing Learning?' report. It notes 'inclusion starts with admissions' and recognises our campaign's success working with the Council to change school admissions policy. Our campaign is identified as a catalyst for edu equity. bit.ly/41yEOWH

First results from the 24/25 Free School Meals secondary policy change in Brighton & Hove are in! 95 children from lower-income families have secured places at schools outside their catchment areas - proof our campaign for more school choice is working. www.classdivide.co.uk/news/school-...

City centre children all need to travel to school because there is no secondary. This is about inequality and poverty says Cllr Shanks. When she was first involved in politics in the 1970s poverty was an issue and now it's worse. She is impressed with @divideclass.bsky.social #LDreporter

🎉 BREAKING NEWS: Brighton & Hove Council approves historic school admissions reforms! 🎉 30% Free School Meals allocation, 5% Open Admissions priority, and Whitehawk added to Dorothy Stringer/Varndean catchment. Read more - www.classdivide.co.uk #EducationForAll

In the council chambers waiting for the vote. More updates soon.

Campaign group @divideclass.bsky.social welcomes moves to bring Whitehawk area into catchment for #Brighton's most popular high acheiving secondary schools #LDreporter www.brightonandhovenews.org/2025/02/19/c...

Campaign group @divideclass.bsky.social hopes new secondary school admissions for #Brighton and #Hove schools will improve education for thos ein deprived area #LDreporter www.theargus.co.uk/news/2495045...

Simon’s work with @divideclass.bsky.social and the Neolithic Cannibals project shows how sound can challenge the status quo, turning history and everyday life into powerful acts of resistance. #soundart #society

Co founder @oswald808.bsky.social talks about the successes and challenges of Class Divide’s work so far, and the changes that have been made and proposed in Brighton. www.education.ox.ac.uk/podcast/a-di...

Really recommend listening to this @divideclass.bsky.social podcast. Many will have educational experiences which resonate and it’s a thoughtful, humane and much needed examination of social inequality in Britain. Beautifully presented by Curtis, I may add.

Tremendous workshop today on class barriers to HE with the brilliant folk of @divideclass.bsky.social, imagining a university that was actually welcoming to working class people!

We are holding our final event before Brighton and Hove council close their consultation. If you're an educator 🚸 🎒 🎓 then join us TODAY at our event 'Putting children living in the poorest families at the heart of education' Register here 👉 https://buff.ly/42sOvrO

This is such a good podcast! All power to @divideclass.bsky.social’s elbow!

In our latest episode we speak with parents from all over Brighton who are asking themselves how to balance protecting their children with living their values of equality. This is one not to miss. Full episode available here https://buff.ly/4iCtG2y

Financial support available to students from non-wealthy backgrounds is too meagre to allow effective study. (An issue often unnoticed by policy-makers & -influencers, whose student years were typically subsidised by their families) #WideningParticipation #SocialMobility

Class Divide has released a position statement! Read more here 👉 https://buff.ly/3PGsuOA Over the past several weeks, we've taken time to read the council's proposed changes on secondary school arrangements. We've captured them all in a position statement that we wanted to share with you.

Right now in Brighton, some families have choice and others don't. Listen to the latest episode now - https://buff.ly/4iCtG2y

🚸 Join us at three important events over the next couple of weeks to discuss the council's current proposals under consultation 📆 20th Jan from 6-7pm at The Bevy 22nd Jan from 6-7pm at St Cuthman's 29th Jan from 5.30-7pm at BHASVIC See more details at https://buff.ly/49Kdqsz

Lots of support at the Preston Park Parkrun this morning.

The council's consultation on school admissions is open until January 31st, and every response matters. These proposed changes are part of an ongoing journey - one where we acknowledge uncertainties, learn from evidence, and adapt together. To take part - use this link https://buff.ly/3Bq0Phj

We are gathering *tomorrow* Please join us as we Consult the Consultation. More details below 👇 , get your ticket now!🎟️ https://buff.ly/423sH5L

Calling residents in Moulsecoomb, Bevendean and Whitehawk! 📢 We are hosting events in your communities to help share information about how to take part in the ongoing consultation on secondary school admissions proposals. More details available 👉 https://buff.ly/49Kdqsz

A Whitehawk father's testimony at Brighton & Hove City Council laid bare how our city's education system affects real families. His story shows why change matters - and why every voice counts. Watch his full testimony here: www.classdivide.co.uk/news/a-paren...

New episode out now. The Privilege Paradox We speak with parents all across the city about the fears and hopes they are wrestling with. How do we move towards a better school system together? Listen today. https://buff.ly/4iCtG2y

Consult the Consultation is taking place this week on 16th January. Join Youth the Gap and Class Divide in a conversation on how we can help work together to create change so we close the education attainment gap for good in our city. Tickets available here - https://buff.ly/423sH5L

Don't forget to sign up now, while tickets last! Together with Youth the Gap, we have organised an important event focused on supporting young people to thrive by ending educational inequality across Brighton. Get your ticket here before they're gone! https://buff.ly/423sH5L

*Event Announcement* Consult the Consultation! Brighton and Hove has an education attainment gap problem, and you 🫵 can be part of the solution. Join Class Divide and Youth the Gap on 16th January as we gather to explore issues of educational inequality. Book here 🎟️ https://buff.ly/423sH5L

Brighton and Hove Council's Secondary school admission arrangements public consultation is live with only a few weeks left! Survey link is here: 👉 https://buff.ly/3Bq0Phj Share your views, have your say and ask your questions!

90 local authorities have more integrated schools than Brighton & Hove. We can do better. We must do better. Support change. Complete the consultation by 31st Jan: https://buff.ly/3Bq0Phj #Brighton #InclusiveEducation

Our latest episode is out now. 🎧 https://buff.ly/3P3Rzmd Brighton and Hove as a community is asking some big questions and we want to make sure your voice is heard. The consultation on secondary school catchments closes on 31 Jan. Please listen to our podcast to learn more.

Powerful words from Longhill's head in our latest episode about the real impact of school stigma. When we label schools as "good" or "bad," we're labeling children - often those who already face the biggest challenges. Listen to the full episode: https://buff.ly/41yfjq0 #inclusiveeducation

Brighton's schools can be fairer. Brighton's schools can be stronger. Brighton's schools can work for everyone. But only if you speak up. Support integrated schools. Complete the consultation: https://buff.ly/3Bq0Phj