…It provides cautionary tales about the importance of getting programmes like mentoring right and positive suggestions on which strategies do most to boost attainment.” Kevan Collins, Chief Executive of the…
All young people should do maths to age 18 to prepare for today’s workplace
…with GCSEs. Unlike other developed countries, only one in seven young people studies advanced maths beyond 16. “Maths matters too much to discontinue studying it at 16. Young people’s ability…
Attitudes to Higher Education and Part-Time Degrees among 16-18 Year Olds
Qualitative research conducted in partnership with Birkbeck College to ascertain young people’s views of Higher Education generally and part time study in particular. Findings indicate that students’ knowledge of HE…
Knowing Where to Study? Fees, Bursaries and Fair Access
Poorer students have little knowledge of bursaries on offer, and some are deterred from university by fear of debt, according to research from Staffordshire University. This report is written by…
Pupil Premium strategies: A guide for teachers
…Funding and Pupil Premium 2024’ provides an overview of the financial challenges facing schools and the accompanying blog gives some ideas for how leaders can address these. High Quality Teaching…
A summer of inspiration – what I’ve learnt from our busy summer of programmes
Just as we were preparing to start our summer programmes delivery, Nick Harrison started as our CEO. He shares his reflections and thoughts on the impact of the programmes on…