…rate of pupils eligible for Free School Meals compared to the average comprehensive. Less than 3% of grammar school intakes are eligible for free school meals, five times lower than…
The Speaker’s Business: Why John Bercow’s successor must tackle unpaid internships in parliament.
…a personal commitment to ensure that opportunities in the House of Commons can be accessed by people from a wide range of social backgrounds. Research by the Sutton Trust has…
Accessible apprenticeships
…at Broadcasting House first thing Monday morning. There was no need for stage fright. The 24 year old, from an Ilford council estate in East London, gripped us all with…
The intern’s dilemma
…unpaid. Despite the increasing perception that they are necessary for progress in many industries, the career benefits are far from guaranteed. In fact, some research indicates that working unpaid comes…
September 2017 – Westminster Roundup
…is confirmed as new Director for Fair Access and Participation at the Office for Students. Read More Key announcements: National Funding Formula Justine Greening announced the Government’s response to the…
Funding formula ‘fails to address double disadvantage’ faced by poorer pupils
Charlotte Santry at the TES covers the Sutton Trust’s response to proposals for the new National Funding Formula. Sir Peter Lampl, chairman of the Sutton Trust and of the…