Deficit Thinking Overview

 In 2024, young people disadvantaged by the system were more likely to get lower GCSE grades, be excluded from school, and struggle to find employment. Yet, despite the many government policies and community-led “solutions”, these problems have persisted for decades. Why is this? The answer lies in deficit thinking—a pervasive ideology that places blame on […]

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