Commenting on new research published today by the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission suggesting that more than 2,000 children from disadvantaged backgrounds who get excellent results in tests at…
Schools and colleges
…which are more socially selective than the average grammar school. purple 40% The shortfall of FSM pupils at the highest attaining comprehensive schools compared to the average. teal 2.5x The…
The alumni voice: visiting Sutton Trust students
…our mission to deliver and maintain an open community where students can share their experiences and beyond. This sense of a community was something which I would have personally benefited…
Comprehensive change?
Dr Rebecca Montacute on her research into the educational backgrounds of the new House of Commons. The 2017 House of Commons has been praised as the most diverse yet, with…
Scottish Commission on widening HE access
…and Communications, is a member of the commission. The key barriers the commission identified include: Early years attainment gap School attainment gap Low aspirations Lack of parental experience of…
Landmark study shows the impact of the pandemic on young people
…deprived fifth of state comprehensive schools doing so, compared to 4% for those from the most deprived. The researchers say that support offered for catch-up across all school years in…