…London Economics for the Sutton Trust. This study uses estimates of lost learning due to school closures in the spring, to estimate the potential impact on earnings later in life…
Two-thirds of school heads have cut teachers to save money
…pointed out the difficulty in closing their attainment gaps given factors outside the school gates. When it comes to deciding which programmes and approaches to adopt to improve learning, the…
Free schools fail to fulfil their original purpose
…pupil numbers. So, if the government is still committed to the programme’s original purpose then it should review and clarify the mission of free schools.” NOTES TO EDITORS The Sutton…
One in four teachers take on private tuition outside of school
…schools, fee-paying schools and sixth form college) in England and Wales. Pupils were selected from a random sample of schools, and self-completion questionnaires were completed online between 12th February and…
Response to new UCAS data
…thousands of young people of all ages, from early years through to access to the professions. UCAS full figures from ‘UK application rates by the January deadline’ are published http://www.ucas.com/corporate/data-and-analysis/ucas-undergraduate-releases/2018-cycle-applicant-figures-january-deadline…
SUPPORTING PARENTS CAN BOOST HOME LEARNING
…The project provided parents with fun activities and resources to support their child’s learning at home. These included finger puppets, tambourines and books. Eighteen schools from Greater Manchester took part…