Bottom of the Class: Childrens Stories of Low Attainment in Primary - Schoo

This book offers a much-needed look at the impact of our attainment-driven education system on those children considered 'low attainers'. It reveals how difficult they find it to feel good about themselves, their capacity to learn and their futures.

List of contents

Foreword by Diane Reay
1. Setting the scene
2. Researching children's experiences
3. Sam: 'A jigsaw with pieces missing'
4. Ellie: 'It doesn't matter about your work, it just matters about people doing good'
5. Clara: 'Always convince yourself that you're great'
6. Michael: 'In the middle, that's what I'm like'
7. Navigating school as a 'low attainer'

About the author

Laura Quick is an honorary research fellow at University College London and lecturer in Education at the University of Roehampton, UK. Previously a primary and SEND teacher, her research explores the relationship between schools, inequalities and social justice.

Product details

• Authors: Laura (University College London and Univer Quick, Quick Laura
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 27.06.2025
• EAN: 9781032826332
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3282633-2
• No. of pages: 178
• Series: Foundations and Futures of Education
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; Organization & management of education, teacher training, Educational administration and organization, Philosophy & theory of education, Philosophy and theory of education, Primary & middle schools, Primary and middle schools, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Elementary