…remarks may mask the real issues and prevent support and assistance. Reports of Ofsted chair David Hoare’s comments to the Teach First conference have already resulted in calls for his…
At age 13, girls more likely than boys to believe that going to university is important
…homes including: Support to encourage reading for pleasure, educational trips and out-of-school studying opportunities that can promote attainment for disadvantaged students at all ages, and especially those who were found…
Sir Peter Lampl comments on Knowsley A-levels issue
Commenting on reports that Knowsley schools may offer no A-level courses in future, Sir Peter Lampl, chairman of the Sutton Trust said today: “It is important that young people have…
Parents face ‘complex’ school criteria
…places for their children, a report suggests. The Sutton Trust charity’s research found the 100 most socially selective schools used up to 18 categories to decide on oversubscribed places. These…
Alun Ebenezer: Tomorrow’s leaders must come from outside gilded cage of fee-paying schools
Free school head Alun Ebenezer cites Leading People research in a Telegraph online comment piece As recently reported, top fee-paying schools may be pricing themselves beyond the reach of their…
Sutton Trust commits to Living Wage
…well-known companies such as Nationwide, Aviva and SSE. These businesses recognise that clinging to the national minimum wage is not good for business. Customers expect better than that.” To find…