We are a foundation which improves social mobility in the UK through evidence-based programmes, research and policy advocacy. From early years’ through school, college and university to the workplace, we work to combat educational inequality and prevent the subsequent waste of talent.
Closing the regional attainment gap
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for social mobility inquiry into the regional attainment gap examines why there are such big differences in how well disadvantaged pupils do in schools in different parts of the country, as well as how this can be addressed.
Chain effects 2018
The fifth and final Chain Effects report analyses the effectiveness of the academies programme on the attainment of disadvantaged young people, including their impact on low and high attainers.
Access to advantage
Research Fellow Rebecca Montacute looks at how university access in England is impacted by the school attended and location in the country.
Maintained nurseries: ‘the jewel in the social mobility crown’
Early Years Lead Laura Barbour speaks to Bridget Cass, Chair of the Governors of Old Church Nursery school, who shares why she recently marched on Downing Street in support of maintained nurseries, and why they deserve the title of “jewel in the social mobility crown".
10 top tips for school leaders and governing boards
Ten top tips on how to become an evidence-informed school leader or governor from Stephen Tall, Director of Development and Communications at the Education Endowment Foundation.
Realising the social mobility promise of apprenticeships
In light of National Apprenticeship Week 2019, CEO of the Sutton Trust James Turner sets out four key challenges preventing apprenticeships from delivering on their social mobility promise.
