…Paper provides for a consultation on the Prime Minister’s social mobility proposals. It is important that whatever measures are introduced genuinely improve social mobility for low and middle income young…
Tim Montgomerie: Smarter grammar schools can be fair to all
…We could order the wealthy to stop spending their money on their children and become more hedonistic — devoting their riches to fine wines, bigger houses and yachts. As well…
Number of youngsters in private tuition up by a third
The Financial Times’ Helen Warrell cites findings from our Shadow Schooling report. The number of youngsters receiving private tutoring in subjects such as maths, English and the sciences has risen…
Four in ten teachers have been private tutors
…all the major academic subjects, including maths, English and the sciences. Tutor Hunt takes a one off payment with no commission, as commission can lead to the tutor raising their…
Realising my dreams
…mainly on grades and a short, very general personal statement. The US however, offers a much wider and comprehensive approach. Everything from extra-curricular activities to essays and teacher recommendations all…
Third of Britain’s Rio medallists went to private schools
Sally Weale reported for the Guardian on Sutton Trust analysis of the schooling of Team GB Olympic athletes Private schools remain over-represented among Team GB Olympic medal winners, with about…