…universities. There is also very little evidence that universities adopting the practice of contextual recruitment have seen high dropout rates, lower degree completion rates or lower degree classifications, suggesting there…
Sutton Trust research cited in Education Committee report on multi-academy trusts
…suggested MATs could be better held accountable by Ofsted and local communities, and recommended further research and sharing of best practice in academies. The full report can be found here….
Sutton Trust responds to grammar school plan with call for comprehensive education of ‘highly able’
…the Sutton Trust social mobility has warned that bright children in comprehensives will miss out if the debate focuses on new grammar schools. It says a “proper strategy” is needed…
Education Secretary agrees to Sutton Trust policy recommendation in Committee hearing
The House of Commons Education Committee heard from the Secretary of State for Education Nicky Morgan today discussing the government’s White Paper Educational Excellence Everywhere, which includes controversial plans to…
Scottish Commission on Widening Access final report – inspired by recommendations of Sutton Trust
…may be found here. The report notes that 18 year-olds from Scotland’s 20% least deprived communities are more than four times as likely to enter university as those from the…
Oxbridge college admissions ‘complex and intimidating’
…intimidating and complex. “Specifically, we believe that the universities rather than the colleges should control the admissions policies and interviews. “The numbers of additional exams and tests should be reviewed,…