20th January The Education Committee published a detailed report on role of Regional Schools Commissioners (RSCs), which found that while they are doing a “necessary job”, but “the oversight system…
Oxbridge college admissions ‘complex and intimidating’
…the trust of making “unjustified criticisms” and perpetuating “common myths”. The report comes after David Cameron warned top institutions they needed to do more to tackle social inequality. The Sutton…
EEF: Playing computer games in maths lessons ‘can help boost pupils’ numeracy skills’
Sutton Trust sister charity, The Education Endowment Foundation, have released findings from ten of their projects. The reports generated interest from the media including The Mirror, TES and Press Association….
The House of Commons will stay posh until we bring back grammar schools
Writing for The Telegraph, Harry Mount discusses the implication of the findings of recent Sutton Trust research on the background of election candidates. The House of Commons is going to…
Aspiration must be more than a bolt on
…Aspiring Medics conference – not for already-focused sixth formers, but for year 9 boys and girls from all over the city, who might want to go in this competitive direction….
Competitive Edge
…aren’t, be heartened by the fact there is other support out there from other charities and the universities themselves (see accessprofessions.com for some great alternative opportunities). The downside of competition…