…at the hearts of any programme to improve social mobility. Our poll shows an appetite for change in oversubscribed comprehensives and academies.” Read the full article on the Independent website….
Two countries united by a common access problem
…facing similar issues when it comes to educational inequalities. Even in setting the scene, the contextual factors at play are strikingly resonant – low levels of social mobility compared to…
A divided nation losing its American dream?
…impact of establishing common standards across States should not be underestimated. But right now I can only remember the cars jammed against each other amidst the fumes, stuck in New…
Professional lessons in Germany and Switzerland
…externally marked exams in accounting, business studies and social studies. The Chamber of Commerce ensures quality control, and a growing number of apprentices goes on to study at university for…
ONE IN SIX POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS IS PRIVATELY EDUCATED
…than otherwise similar students educated in state schools. The survey also found that postgraduates with a Masters degree earn on average £1.75 million over their lifetimes, while postgraduates completing a…
Four schools and one college win more places at Oxbridge than 2000 schools combined
…school or college and the chances of going to university; however, the tables also reveal large differences in university progression rates for some schools with similar examination results, particularly when…