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  • Essay / Social class, social mobility and education - 1700

    However, it also depends on their educational success, that is, whether children learn and develop at a standard rate; whilst having the support they need to achieve this – through the use of education within their schools and home lives. This may be more difficult for the working class, as they may not be able to afford a tutor for their children and, at the same time, they may be unable to teach their children themselves, as they may not have received a full education – which in some cases might be inferior to their children. “This will lead to increased confidence, self-esteem and autonomy. As they grow, we hope they will take on more responsibility for their learning. (Wentworth, 2015). This is taken from an about me page from a primary school, showing that schools care about their individual students, and it also indicates that they will help children integrate into society, helping them in different social classes, and thus allowing social mobility. for children to reach their full potential, schools could run after-school sessions allowing children to benefit from extra help and increased socialization, this could also be achieved through mid-term clubs; but children should also receive help at home because education cannot be the sole responsibility of the school, "a child who has grown up and is inseparable from a father who is an expert carpenter, and who has been allowed, expected and encouraged to try woodworking will, given time and with the necessary patience and inclination” (Evans, 2006). This tells us that children do not simply need to be in a classroom to acquire some form of learning, but that they can learn through observation as well as by helping their parents; However, in the example given, this child may end up doing the same work and be