…national averages. In some cases this is simply because they are sited in affluent areas – or the catchment areas are drawn such that they encompass the better-off streets. In…
Maintained nurseries: ‘The jewel in the social mobility crown’
…that was able to narrow the gap in child development between children from low income families and their more advantaged peers. The Sutton Trust has long made the case for…
Parents shun apprenticeships despite better earning power
…founder of the Sutton Trust, said more work needed to be done to improve the prestige of apprenticeships in the UK, as is the case in Switzerland and Germany. “The…
Parents still prefer university to apprenticeships
…need to increase the prestige of apprenticeships as is the case in Switzerland and Germany. This includes dispelling the view that apprenticeships are not of high quality and giving parents…
Parents slightly more likely to advise uni than apprenticeship
…raise awareness of and dispel myths about apprenticeships but we need to do much more. Most importantly we need to increase the prestige of apprenticeships as is the case in…
Social mobility in practice
…our alumni community, those connections can continue throughout the rest of our lives. You never know where your Sutton Trust connection will take you, and I’m a case in point….