Commenting on the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission’s social mobility index, Sir Peter Lampl, Chairman of the Sutton Trust and of the Education Endowment Foundation, said: “The Commission’s index…
Top 200 comprehensive schools socially exclusive
…The report finds that the overall proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at the 200 highest performing comprehensive schools is 5.6%, compared to 11.5% of children in the…
Inequality in the UK: what do young people think?
…for older generations (57% compared to 47% more widely). Similarly, 75% say coming from a wealthy family is important for getting ahead in life (compared to just 68% saying the…
SUTTON TRUST WELCOMES HE CONSULTATION
…for Students, which will replace the Office for Fair Access (OFFA). Commenting on the plans, Sir Peter Lampl, Founder and Chairman of the Sutton Trust, said: “It is…
The Recent Evolution of Apprenticeships
…following government reforms and the COVID-19 pandemic. The composition has also shifted from almost complete domination by low and intermediate level apprenticeships to one where higher and degree apprenticeships constitute…
Good career advice ‘helps schools’
…director of research at the Sutton Trust, said: “The overall decline in good guidance is harming social mobility. Having the right advice is key to young people making the right…