Class Divide
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Class Divide
@divideclass.bsky.social
Making Brighton (and beyond) the best place to get an education for the working class and lower income families.
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
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May 7, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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
May 1, 2025 at 9:52 AM
School accountability needs a shake up. schoolsweek.co.uk/how-ofsted-c...
April 28, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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
April 28, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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
April 25, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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
April 21, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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
April 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
In the council chambers waiting for the vote. More updates soon.
February 27, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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
January 29, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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
January 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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.
January 20, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Right now in Brighton, some families have choice and others don't.

Listen to the latest episode now - https://buff.ly/4iCtG2y
January 19, 2025 at 11:32 AM
🚸 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
January 18, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Lots of support at the Preston Park Parkrun this morning.
January 18, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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
January 17, 2025 at 4:37 PM
We are gathering *tomorrow*
Please join us as we Consult the Consultation.
More details below 👇 , get your ticket now!🎟️ https://buff.ly/423sH5L
January 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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
January 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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
January 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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
January 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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
January 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
*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
January 7, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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!
January 2, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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
December 30, 2024 at 6:05 PM
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.
December 27, 2024 at 6:10 PM
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
December 27, 2024 at 9:56 AM