…including summer schools, continue to engage with those from less privileged backgrounds from an early stage.” Read the full article here. The Press Association story quoting the Trust was used…
Half the country would send their children to private schools
…scheme comes from Dr Martin Stephen, High Master of Manchester Grammar School and this year’s chairman of the Headmasters’ Conference (HMC). He says: “We are committed to needs-blind entry. We…
Oxford Access Scheme and Sutton Trust launch the Ambassador Programme
…Oxford Access Scheme, a student-led organisation set up by Oxford students and tutors in 1990-1 to encourage more students from inner city and lower-income backgrounds, especially from minority ethnic groups,…
Pioneer project to open up independent schools to all children on merit is a ‘great success’
…The Belvedere can be counted a great success. It has achieved its main objective of opening up the School to high ability children from low-income homes. Pupils, parents and teachers…
£125 MILLION TO BOOST THE ATTAINMENT OF POOR CHILDREN
…million will be allocated in total over the 15 year lifetime of the programme – with the extra money coming from fund-raising and investment returns. Sir Peter Lampl, chairman of…
New Appointments at the Sutton Trust
…children. Conor Ryan will be the Trust’s new Director of Research and Communications, starting in early September. Conor was senior education adviser to Prime Minister Tony Blair from 2005-2007 and…