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I must add that I recently listened to a bbc Scotland radio programme that debated the two tier education system and the known imbalance in attainment and opportunities. It was absolutely refreshing to listen to the views/opinions of the likes of Scandinavian and Dutch contributors who were genuinely astounded to hear that we live in such a small country that still tolerates a two tier ed system with clear benefits for a minority group of people rather than embracing the majority of kids with our educational provision and enhancing it to a quality standard for all! The inadequacy and unfairness of the status quo are so obvious to people who have experienced a proper ed provision within the boundaries of their own resident countries and are naturally astounded.