…Court judges come from private schools, compared with only 7 per cent of the population; half of them were at boarding schools, where less than 1 per cent of pupils…
Paris Olympics 2024
…family income. Do Team GB’s medallists come from a range of different socio-economic backgrounds, or do those from wealthier homes dominate? This research also looks at the university attendance of…
What have the Liberal Democrats pledged on education?
…a relevant GCSE/level 2 qualification), up from 1 in 7 in 2018. Schools The commitments outlined for schools are wide-ranging, with many geared towards tackling the attainment gap between disadvantaged…
Ten ways to close the attainment gap
Julie McCulloch, Director of Policy at the Association of School and College Leaders, outlines how the gap in outcomes between pupils from richer and poorer backgrounds can be closed. Back…
Drama in Crisis
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UK Summer Schools applications launch
…academic lectures, receive support with UCAS applications and meet like-minded students from across the UK. The evening are spent getting involved in social activities, from learning circus tricks, karaoke, quiz…