…in struggling schools to tackle underachievement by poor, white, working-class children, a committee of MPs has recommended. A report by the Commons education committee said that white British children from…
Independent school education found to boost grades and earnings
…which has traced nearly 300 students from their schools into the workplace over 23 years. The research from the Institute of Education, University of London, sponsored by the Sutton Trust,…
Student voices: The cost of living crisis
…of factors, we found that students, especially those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, were affected by the rising cost of living, with a quarter (24%) of students saying they are less…
Why the silence on maintenance grants matters
…free school meals (FSM) would have been excluded from accessing university had a minimum GCSE English and maths requirement been in place. This is in comparison to just 5% of…
A Fair Start? How working early with children in West Cornwall is breaking down barriers
…are enjoying school and making friends – not being excluded from it. Our work continues with our Skylar children throughout their school lives and we hear from teachers how the…
Sutton Trust responds to Schools White Paper
…from what really matters: great teaching and leadership. The measures in the white paper to strengthen the recruitment, retention and development of teachers are absolutely crucial. Outstanding education requires outstanding…