…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…
New Appointments at the Sutton Trust
…children. Conor Ryan will be the Trust’s new Director of Research and Communications, starting in early September. Conor was senior education adviser to Prime Minister Tony Blair from 2005-2007 and…
40% OF CHILDREN MISS OUT ON THE PARENTING NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN LIFE
…attachment, and have nationally representative samples. Specifically, a major nationally representative US study of children born in 2001, the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study (ECLS-B), found 58% of children are securely…