Why bother working when children of better-off parents are banned from school trips?
Thursday 28th January 2010
By Mike Jones
Schoolchildren have been barred from trips to a safari park, football ground and indoor ski centre because their parents are too well-off.
Instead, under a Government-funded scheme, being trialled across Trafford Council in Greater Manchester, the trips are open only to children who receive free school meals because their parents are on benefits.
This has led to accusations that some parents are being penalised for working as children were banned even when they were willing to pay.
While disadvantaged children should be helped whenever possible what kind of message does this type of initiative send out to the hard-working parents this Government supposedly stands up for?
Instead of tackling real inequality surely such initiatives do nothing but perpetuate this country's growing "Shameless" culture. Do you agree? Tell us your views using the comment section below
Thursday 28th January 2010
By Mike Jones
Schoolchildren have been barred from trips to a safari park, football ground and indoor ski centre because their parents are too well-off.
Instead, under a Government-funded scheme, being trialled across Trafford Council in Greater Manchester, the trips are open only to children who receive free school meals because their parents are on benefits.
This has led to accusations that some parents are being penalised for working as children were banned even when they were willing to pay.
While disadvantaged children should be helped whenever possible what kind of message does this type of initiative send out to the hard-working parents this Government supposedly stands up for?
Instead of tackling real inequality surely such initiatives do nothing but perpetuate this country's growing "Shameless" culture. Do you agree? Tell us your views using the comment section below
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