Research
It is only by understanding the root causes of educational inequalities that the Trust can identify and promote effective solutions to combating them, so research is an important and growing part of our work. Our scope in this area is broad, ranging from early years to university access, and reflects the varied obstacles facing young people from non-privileged backgrounds. Some research is conducted in house in response to specific issues or events, while other projects – particularly more in-depth and specialist studies – are commissioned from external bodies, expert in the relevant field.
Document results
Evaluation of PRIME Year 1 Results
DATE RELEASED: 30 November 2012
The NFER is undertaking a robust and independent evaluation of PRIME over the first two years of delivery. This summary presents findings from an evaluation of the first year of PRIME work placements delivered between January and August 2012. In total, 751 PRIME placements were offered to students in year one.
Evaluation of the first year of PRIME
DATE RELEASED: 30 November 2012
The National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) is undertaking a robust and independent evaluation of PRIME over the first two years of delivery. This report details the findings from an evaluation of the first year of PRIME work placements2 delivered between January and August 2012. In total, 751 PRIME placements were offered to students in year one. 655 students completed a pre-placement questionnaire, and 478 completed a questionnaire at the end of their placement.
The Educational Backgrounds of Government Ministers in 2010
DATE RELEASED: 21 May 2010Author: Internal Study
This follows up the Sutton Trust's paper on the educational backgrounds of MPs in 2010, focusing on those in the current Cabinet.
The Educational Backgrounds of Members of Parliament in 2010
DATE RELEASED: 10 May 2010Author: Internal study
A report looking at the school and university backgrounds of MPs in 2010
The Mobility Manifesto
DATE RELEASED: 1 March 2010Author: Internal study/ Boston Consulting Group
A report on cost-effective ways to achieve greater social mobility through education, based on work by the Boston Consulting Group.
The Social Composition and Future Earnings of Postgraduates
DATE RELEASED: 1 March 2010Author: Centre for Economic Performance at the London School of Economics
Interim results from the Centre for Economic Performance at the London School of Economics
Sutton Trust Submission to Sir Martin Harris: Widening Access to Selective Universities
DATE RELEASED: 1 January 2010Author: Internal study
The Trust's submission to Sir Martin Harris on access to selective universities.
The Educational Backgrounds of Leading Scientists and Scholars
DATE RELEASED: 15 October 2009Author: Internal study
A report looking at the school and university backgrounds of the UK's leading Scientists and Scholars.
Sutton Trust submission to the House of Commons Children, Schools and Families Committee on Social Mobility and Education and Access to the Professions
DATE RELEASED: 30 June 2009Author: Internal study
The Sutton Trust's submission to the House of Commons Children, Schools and Families Committee on Social Mobility and Education and Access to the Professions
The Educational Backgrounds of Leading Lawyers, Journalists, Vice Chancellors, Politicians, Medics and Chief Executives
DATE RELEASED: 18 April 2009Author: Internal study
The Sutton Trust's submission to the Milburn Commission
