Should the government launch Mission North East and Mission Coastal to support disadvantaged pupils?

Disadvantaged pupils in the North East score 1.9 points below the national Attainment 8 average of 46.0, while those in Hastings average 26.0 and Scarborough 27.0. Disadvantaged White British pupils score 30.9 versus 48.6 for better-off peers. The proposed missions provide expert support, school clusters, and partnerships with employers and youth groups, building on the 2003 London Challenge.