…proportion of A-level students attending comprehensives and progressing to the country’s 30 most academically demanding universities fell from 23% in 2008/09 to 19% in 2011/12. Why should all this matter?…
The Sutton Trust is funding two summer schools with UCL this year
…chance to watch an operation. There will also be sessions on applying to medical school, the BMAT (biomedical admissions test) and student finances. More information can be found at: http://www.whittington.nhs.uk/default.asp?c=3295…
Boys too shy to apply for free university summer schools
…Higher Education will also be given preference. Anyone interested should call 0208 788 3223 for further details or apply on-line atwww.suttontrust.com. The deadline for applications is Friday 2nd March 2007….
Innovative access scheme hailed a success
…sessions and lectures, a summer school, university visits and individual mentoring. It will benefit 360 students overall, composed of three consecutive year cohorts. See http://www.leeds.ac.uk/info/125097/activities_for_schools_and_colleges/1888/reach_for_excellence for more information. The evaluation…
POORER CHILDREN TWICE AS LIKELY TO START SCHOOL WITH BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS
…an investee or a contributor, please go to www.impetus.org.uk. The research uses a common instrument to measure behaviour (the parent-reported Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire – SDQ), comparing behaviour problems for…
Only one third of pupils understand tuition fees
…children in England and Wales. The 2010 Young People’s Omnibus was conducted between 11 January and 23 April and consisted of 2,700 interviews which school children aged 11-16 in England…