Quote Originally Posted by TurboTom View Post
Im working class as are a lot of us and we wouldnt see ourselves as leaning on a metaphorical crutch of benefits or whatever. I dont think it is a class issue either unless of course it is concerning the gulf between Private and normal education (yet private schools have come out low due to discrepancies with the IGcse)
Obviously the school with the 11% is a c ulmination probably of a poor area, with poor resourceas and ultimately a poor reputation which means it wont attract the top young academic people...so is it a failing of the class system or a failing of schools and a victory for elitism.

I know what they have to aim for a better life....its obvious. All these schemes by the government to try and get working class kids as doctors, vets etc...im quite envious because im just not clever enough but hey ho shit happens. However there are those who are content with simple lives relying on benefits and unfortuantely they all go to certain schools and bring their standards and thos of other students down
Tom, dont put yourself down mate. Judging from your posts and your blogs etc, you have shown some excellent reasoning and thought processes. You certainly are an independent thinker which is a great attribute.

These skills will get you far; never let a teacher or anyone else for that matter convince your not good enough for your chosen career path.