…deprived fifth of state comprehensive schools doing so, compared to 4% for those from the most deprived. The researchers say that support offered for catch-up across all school years in…
‘More apprenticeships is a good thing—but it’s time to look at the quality’
…like Germany and Switzerland, as I have seen first-hand, apprenticeships have as high a status as university degrees. High quality and high status go hand in hand. We still have…
Select Government Matching Fund Programmes: An Examination of Characteristics and Effectiveness
…assurances about such a scheme not leading to a moderation in other government support. 1087 20041231 2004 23670 Press release: Match funding schemes would boost fundraising for UK universities https://www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion/all-news-opinion/match-funding-schemes-boost-fundraising-uk-universities/…
Many popular teaching practices are ineffective, warns new Sutton Trust report
…factors with the strongest evidence in improving student outcomes are: Content knowledge. Teachers with strong knowledge and understanding of their subject make a greater impact on students’ learning. It is…
A voice still to be heard
…the College acquiring. It talks of expecting its members to embark on a ‘professional journey’ from subject knowledge to leadership, with certification en route. It plans to run professional development…
Priorities for the Curriculum and Assessment Review
The Sutton Trust recently responded to a call for evidence from the government’s Curriculum and Assessment Review. Chaired by Becky Francis, the Chief Executive of the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF),…