…who are privately educated in influential positions in society, which follows similar findings from surveys of top lawyers and politicians. It cannot be healthy for our media leaders to come…
Ballots in school admissions
…families are most committed to the Christian faith (20%). When given the specific scenario of an over-subscribed comprehensive school, nearly as many people (32%) think that a ballot is the…
Halifax launches £1 million university access scheme for Yorkshire youngsters
…from the higher social classes. In 1991/92 35% of those in the top three social classes went to university, compared to 11% from the bottom three – a gap of…
Half of university advice and guidance in schools is inadequate
…provision.” The findings are presented in the Trust’s report to the National Council for Educational Excellence, Increasing higher education participation amongst disadvantaged young people in poor communities. The report reviews…
Expand Teach First to Primary Schools
…secondary school with the skills and knowledge to prosper.” Roy Blatchford, Director of the National Education Trust, commented: “Good and great teachers make a lifelong impact on us all. Primary…
PRIVATE SCHOOL PUPILS 55 TIMES MORE LIKELY TO GO TO OXBRIDGE THAN POOR STUDENTS
…to these universities was made up of Free School Meal pupils, compared with 72.2% from other state school pupils and just over a quarter (25.8%) from independent schools. That means…