The Financial Times quoted new Sutton Trust research on their first page today in an article regarding the new MPs. David Cameron has named Thatcherite former banker Sajid Javid as…
Revealed: the towns where clever pupils fail if they’re poor
…charting the achievement of children who were entitled to free school meals. Far fewer such children did well at nursery, school and university in some constituencies, particularly outside London, than…
Creating cultural capital
…feeling increasingly alienated in the diverse local community in which they live. It is little wonder that their sons’ are losing the education race they are hopelessly ill-equipped for. ‘Cultural…
Helping the Highly Able
…able students. That’s why Tristram Hunt’s commitment this week to establish a national ‘gifted and talented’ fund is so welcome. It draws on ideas in our Mobility Manifesto last year…
Heads urge more professional training for teachers in new Sutton Trust report
…and a revitalised National College for School Leadership. The 17 heads have put forward five proposals in the report called Developing Teachers and drew up their ideas after discussions with…
Sutton Trust appoints first chief executive
…am incredibly honoured to take on this role. Driven by Peter’s inspirational leadership and financial commitment, the Sutton Trust has become a national institution, transforming the educational prospects of hundreds…