1. Did Newham need the help of the Olympics?

2. In today’s lesson you will
Outline the main issues facing Newham using a selection of economic data
Annotate photos to show the issues
Conclude what problems need to be addressed
Work in pairs of threes on selection of data.
Consider why it is a problem.
Think back to module 2 – what theories / issues can we think of to add weight to our presentations
Present our work to the class
Conclude – what were the issues to address?

4. People born in other EU Countries 1.6 3.06 1.41
Newham
London
England
People born in England %
60.34
69.87
87.44
People born in other EU Countries
1.6
3.06
1.41
People born elsewhere
35.61
21.83
6.91

5. Council Tax Band A Dwellings: Percentage % 4.8 3.48 24.84
Newham
London
England
Council Tax Band A Dwellings: Percentage %
4.8
3.48
24.84
Council Tax Band B Dwellings: Percentage
30.44
13.57
19.58
Council Tax Band C Dwellings: Percentage
45.35
27.06
21.76
Council Tax Band D Dwellings: Percentage
15.71
25.49
15.31
Council Tax Band E Dwellings: Percentage
2.89
15.11
9.44
Number of people per hectare 67 46 4

6. Low Birthweight Live Births % 9.4 7.5 7.2
Newham
London
England
Under 18 Conceptions
Rate per 1000 45
45.7
41.7
Low Birthweight Live Births %
9.4
7.5
7.2
Infant Mortality
5.1
4.3
4.6
Life Expectancy at Birth; Males
Years
76.2
78.6
78.3
Life Expectancy at Birth; Females
80.5
83.1
82.3

7. All Pupils at the End of KS4 Achieving 5+ A* - C % 69.3 77.8 76.1
Newham
London
England
All Pupils at the End of KS4 Achieving 5+ A* - C %
69.3
77.8
76.1
All Pupils at the End of KS4 Achieving 5+ A* - G
95.1
95.3
94.7

8. All People of Working Age Claiming a Key Benefit % 22 15
Newham
London
England
All People of Working Age Claiming a Key Benefit % 22 15
Jobseeker's Allowance Claimants 6 4
Incapacity Benefits Claimants 9 7

15. Multiple Deprivation… when an area has a combination of problems that need to be addressed before it can change for the better

17. What theories could we link this to?
Cycle of decline
Clark Fisher Model
Brownfield land
Urban decay
De-industrialisation
Migration policy
Others?

19. Grade E Grade C Grade A*-A
Describe the problems of Newham without using any data or evidence.
Grade C
Describe the problems and use some evidence from the table.
Grade A*-A
Pick out selected pieces of evidence to highlight the problems in Newham. Show how one problem can cause another.
Link in some geographical theories – such as deindustrialisation, derelict land, unemployment --> social problems.