While academic and subject-specific skills and knowledge are vital for young people, it is increasingly clear that broader ‘life skills’ – things like communication, resilience, motivation and confidence – are…
Almost half of young people experiencing mental health problems
…vs 50%). The mental health support that young people reported receiving from state schools was not highly rated. Around half of pupils from comprehensive or grammar schools rated their school’s…
Closing the attainment gap
…social mobility https://www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion/all-news-opinion/pupils-attainment-gap-is-a-ticking-time-bomb-for-social-mobility/ Closing the attainment gap should be a priority for the next government https://www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion/all-news-opinion/closing-the-attainment-gap-should-be-a-priority-for-the-next-government/ Overview 1 blue-dark Children from less well-off homes start school already behind their classmates,…
England’s apprenticeship system lagging behind international competitors
…Sutton Trust. The report, A World of Difference, provides an in-depth international comparison of different apprenticeship systems in countries similar to the UK. England’s apprenticeship system is facing major challenges…
Fair opportunity for all
…British public backs investment to improve social mobility https://www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion/all-news-opinion/british-public-backs-investment-to-improve-social-mobility/ Recommendations for next government 1 pink Early years Equalise access to funded early education. Equal access to at least 20 hours…
What is it like being a Development Intern at the Trust?
…highlight of your internship so far? The highlight for me has just been building my knowledge around such experienced and passionate people who are so generous with their time and…