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Originally Posted by Happy Days  Anyway, until around 10 years ago the British government paid for the university education of its students. On one hand, this was fair because it allowed poor kids, who were willing to work hard, achieve a wonderful education. |
Even when the university grant meant anything, the university system was dreadfully dominated by the middle and upper classes. There was never any notion of "fairness" as the tertiary education system reflects inequality of opportunity throughout.
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That said, the Brits have always had a great trade school system which allowed those who weren't academically brilliant to still become trained.
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Strange comment, given Britain has traditionally suffering from both skill shortages and a long tail of low skilled labour. When did this 'great trade school system' exist?