YES - Brendon Read, 19, leader of Lambeth Youth Council
I think it's a good idea, but only if it's done fairly. If it were a case of providing extra classes after school that would be fine, although segregating young people during the day could send out the message that all Black boys are underachievers.
If people were split into ability groups, I'd like to know more about how these groups are defined and what kind of support would be available.
Schools should also get parents more involved, because their influence could help young people to do better. Absentee fathers can be a problem, but young people can turn elsewhere for role models, so there needs to be more scope for recognising the achievements of Black boys.
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