When Brighton & Hove Council started sharing ideas to make secondary schools more integrated in October 2024, it sparked intense debate across the city.
In this second episode of our special series, Class Divide explores how progressive values are tested when change affects our own children's education. From parents wrestling with their fears about change to communities long excluded from real school choice, we uncover what happens when a city's self-image collides with educational inequality.
Through conversations with families across Brighton, we explore how privilege maintains itself, even in a city proud of its progressive values. As the consultation on school admissions reaches its critical phase, we ask: can Brighton embrace the change needed to create truly integrated schools?
Links & Resources:
Take part in the Council's consultation on school admissions (open until January 31st)
Featured Guests:
Alice - Parent, Preston Park
Laura - Parent, Preston Park
Lewis - Parent, Whitehawk
Nicola - Parent and Equity in Education campaigner
Rose - Parent and Longhill School advocate
Adam Dennett - Professor of Geography
Charley O'Regan - Senior Schools Engagement Manager, Sutton Trust
Chris Ward MP
Credits:
Curtis James - Writer and Producer
Eve Streeter - Executive Producer
Carlie Goldsmith - Editorial Guidance & Class Divide co-founder
Music Credits:
Music in this series was kindly donated by Olivier Alary, Maaja Nuut, Rumm, Neil Hale, Salvatore Mercatante, Polypores, Minor Pieces, Shida Shahabi, Max de Wardener, Simon James, Rutger Hoedemaekers, Toydrum, The Official Body, Benjamin Harrison, Traams, and Clarice Jensen. Thanks to Alex at Fat Cat Records, and Colin at Castles in Space.
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