Liberal Democrat Peer Baroness Sharp cited the Sutton Trust’s Chain Effects during the committee stage of  the Education and Adoption Bill in the House of Lords. Baroness Sharp noted significant variations between chains and within chains with on the performance of disadvantaged pupils. She called for the reports recommendation that “the DfE and regional schools commissioners should specify and operate clear, rigorous criteria for all sponsors”.

 

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