The Sutton Trust gave evidence to the House of Commons’ Transport Select Committee on home to school transport. Tessa Stone, the Trust’s Director, told the all-party committee of MPs that…
Call for cross party commission to increase social mobility in the UK
…comprehensives – are effectively closed to those from non-privileged backgrounds. We should open up independent day schools to children from all backgrounds on the basis of merit; ensure our grammar…
Sutton Trust welcomes commitment to widen access to grammar schools
…2 who are not eligible for free school meals go to a grammar school compared with only 40% of similarly high achieving children who are eligible for free school meals….
Sutton Trust response to Education Select Committee Careers Education report
Responding to the publication of the Education Select Committee report on Careers Education, Nick Harrison, Chief Executive of the Sutton Trust, said: “High quality careers advice and guidance is crucial…
Not so comprehensive schools?
…The headline remains the same – if you qualify for Free School Meals you are less likely than your advantaged peers to attend a top performing comprehensive even if there…
Sutton Trust response to 10 Year Health Plan’s workforce commitments
…young people from working class backgrounds, and build a more diverse pipeline of talent from all parts of society. Patients will also benefit from having doctors who reflect the communities…