A new analysis of Government data has shown 900,672 kids are now being taught in the overcrowded classes - a growth of 153,141 since 2010 - and poorer areas have been hit harderNumber of school kids in overcrowded classes has surged by 150,000 under Tory ruleThe number of overcrowded classes in England’s schools has grown by 20% under Tory rule. New analysis of Government data shows 900,672 kids are taught in supersize classes, up by 153,141 from 2010, with poorer areas hit harder. Yet the top 19 local authorities, all in London, with the highest social mobility, have on average smaller classes. Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)He added: “It is more difficult in large classes to provide individual support to pupils. A Department for Education spokesman said: “We have created an additional million school places between May 2010 and May 2019.”

Source: Daily Mirror August 08, 2021 21:22 UTC