67% of DEIS students want to go to college but lack confidence in ability to do so

Two-thirds of children from DEIS schools want to go to college, but many lack confidence in their ability do so, according to new research.

67% of DEIS students want to go to college but lack confidence in ability to do so

Two-thirds of children from DEIS schools want to go to college, but many lack confidence in their ability do so, according to new research.

A study carried out by academics involving secondary school students and parents also found that social factors were also an obstacle in some cases to moving into higher education - including a fear that they would not fit in.

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