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White working-class children failed by education system, says inquiry

White working-class children failed by education system, says inquiry
BBC News Monday 29 June 2026, 10:35 UTC 1 min read
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The inquiry spoke to thousands of young people and their parents, as well as hundreds of teachers.

The inquiry spoke to thousands of young people and their parents, as well as hundreds of teachers.
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