Presented by Martin Young Assisted Places
In 1980, assisted places were introduced to give poorer Pupils places in academic independent schools. But research suggests that most of the places are being taken up by middle-class children. The scheme's record is discussed by Stuart Sexton , one of its architects, and Joan Sallis , who chairs the Campaign for State Education. Whiterock
After years of controversy a remarkable new further education centre now flourishes just off the Falls
Road in one of Belfast's most troubled districts.
Film director TONY STEYGER
Series producer BERNARD ADAMS (e)