…on is critical to breaking the cycle of disadvantage and improving social mobility. “But it can be difficult to get parents involved in their child’s learning. Today’s results show the…
Better Statements
…our teachers and our students. The first step to improving the quality of personal statements is for universities to publish explicit, subject-specific criteria which show what academics are really looking…
43 state school students admitted early to top US universities
The daughter of a hairstylist and a teenage carer are among 43 British state school students from low and middle income backgrounds who have won places to study at top…
The Sutton Trust and PRIME call for better engagement in social mobility initiatives
…Trust’s Pathways to Law and Pathways Plus programmes, have helped over 6,000 young people from less advantaged homes gain insight into the legal sector. However today’s findings show how much…
Students face extra repayments of £2,800 if repayment threshold frozen on existing loans
…an unnecessary level of uncertainty for borrowers. Unfair Deal recommends that: The loan terms for current borrowers should not be changed. New borrowers should be given definite terms, which should…
Innovative new app aims to give disadvantaged toddlers a head start
…to share stories, rhymes and songs with their children. This is complemented by a short course for parents only which helps them to feel confident in selecting appropriate books and…