…child’s development or wellbeing during the pandemic. Additionally, recent EEF research has found that 96% of schools are concerned about communication and language development in children who first started school…
Ten things we need from the Education Recovery Plan to boost Social Mobility
…drama, clubs and societies – all have a part to play. It’s a win-win combination because essential life skills such as confidence, motivation, resilience and communication are also associated with…
Socio-economic diversity in the tech sector
…is comparable to some traditional professions (such as journalism): 67% come from professional/managerial backgrounds and 21% attended independent or fee-paying schools Tech employees in this study were highly educated and…
The Sutton Trust responds to Ofqual consultation on awarding grades
…research found that 40% of middle-class children are undertaking over five hours of schoolwork a day, compared to just 26% of those in working class households. As well as differing…
Sutton Trust launches new employability programmes and partnerships in 2020
…field. They will get a chance to explore what studying and working in engineering is really like. Pathways to Engineering will comprise of a range of activities over two years:…
Up to three-fifths of apprentices have lost out on work experience or learning as a result of the pandemic
…or if redeployed within a company. In order for apprenticeships to deliver on the social mobility agenda as we come out of the coronavirus crisis, social mobility and widening opportunity…