Roz you mention , you believe , the cuts effect the poorer people rather than the more affluent.
Not 100% sure on this but surely the raising of the personal allowance is a very positive step.

I do hope the genuine poor are not suffering more . What I mean by that is families where adults are working or really trying to work.
For the benefit classes , or intentional non working classes, then I have less sympathy.

Not an expert on education so do not feel able to comment on your remarks.