…idea of studying. As research repeatedly demonstrates, upfront fees and fee increases depress higher education participation unless accompanied by equivalent increases in student financial support. The falling enrolments are predictable….
Childcare plan won’t help social mobility
…points. The report notes that while targeted places for disadvantaged two-year-olds and the early years pupil premium are important tools for closing the attainment gap, these limited policies are not…
Elite schools dominate admissions to top universities
…universities by a small number of schools, mainly fee paying. The Trust is committing a minimum of £10 million over the next five years to widen access to these universities…
Confusion in the Ranks: How good are England’s Schools?
…highlight some underlying consistencies. There are three main reasons for the different rankings: Countries are ranked on scores which may not be different; Different countries are involved; The tests differ…
What have we learned from the Labour Party Conference?
As party conference season comes to an end, our Public Affairs Officer, Ryan Frost, provides a breakdown of the debates on education and social mobility at this year’s Labour Party…
The Sutton Trust and PRIME call for better engagement in social mobility initiatives
…a third (30%) of respondents’ votes.[2] However, the lack of a consistent approach is evident in attitudes towards candidates’ backgrounds, as just over a third of respondents (36%) rate the…