At the heart of Brighton and Hove, in a city that prides itself on being an inclusive and progressive place, stark educational divides exist. 

Children growing up in our poorest neighbourhoods are significantly less likely to obtain basic grades at GCSE than their counterparts in other areas, for example, only 37% of our community in Whitehawk, Manor Farm, and Bristol Estate were awarded GCSE English and Maths compared to the city average of 69%.

Children from our communities are twice as likely to be excluded from school and three times more likely to be placed in non-mainstream schools, including pupil referral units, than children in the rest of the city. 

This is unacceptable. 

Class Divide is driven by passionate parents, dedicated residents, and seasoned experts who refuse to accept this injustice and who give up their time to do something about it. 

We're independent of political affiliations, and will work with people who want to change the chances of low-income children in education.  

We’ve had some success. 

The class divide in Brighton & Hove’s education system is no longer an open secret. 

Locally, senior leaders and education professionals know that Class Divide will challenge injustice however it appears in the education system for low-income children and families. 

We have made in-roads on school travel and the affordability of school uniform. 

We have pushed to implement policies that give children on FSM meaningful choice of secondary education. 

We have supported hundreds of people from our communities to take part in the democratic process.

Class Divide is not just a campaign; it's a movement for a brighter, fairer, and more inclusive future. Together, let's break down the barriers and build a community where every child has the opportunity to thrive.