…find ourselves in, we are constantly surrounded by news of the immediate and potential future impact of COVID–19. We don’t yet fully understand the implications for schools, the economy, job…
The Sutton Trust responds to the government support package for universities and students
…the news: “It is right that the government looks to protect students’ interests at this difficult time. As always, it will be crucial to monitor the implications of the numbers…
Admissions of guilt: Why the social makeup of our schools matters
…years have documented how few children from poorer homes access the highest performing comprehensive schools – even when those schools are on their doorsteps. And what one school does has…
Looking inward: monitoring socio-economic diversity at a small organisation
…backgrounds face when accessing leading universities and professions. Most recently we published Elitist Britain 2019 with the Social Mobility Commission, which explored the educational backgrounds of Britain’s elite and how…
Reflections on the Bridge Group Conference 2019
…He had started off by looking at the high levels of inequality in the UK, pointing out that alongside our low levels of public spending compared to other similar countries…
Realising the social mobility promise of apprenticeships
…to access the best apprenticeships. Research from the OfS found that only 12% of degree apprentices come from the poorest fifth of areas, compared to 27% from the wealthiest. In…