…identify issues surrounding pupil wellbeing. Reductions in their numbers will only exacerbate the difficulties faced by schools. Cuts to staff only adds to the crisis in teacher supply and retention…
Coming full circle
…loans as well as how to apply for financial support, which at 16 is a terrifying prospect. This advice and support was invaluable. It made the idea of attending university…
1,000 disadvantaged pupils miss out on top grades
…45% with high prior attainment gaining 5A*-A at GCSE, compared to 63% of black students and 67% of Asian students. Potential for Success identifies examples of good practice in schools…
A view from both sides
…you are expected to have even more than just good academic grades. But gaining essential work experience to complement your CV is not easy, especially if your local community is…
Government launches review of post-18 funding: The Sutton Trust comments
…year for young people compared to 330,000 undergraduates. Apprentices earn while they learn, come out with no or little debt and have skills which the marketplace values. Hence lifetime earnings…
Half of new MPs went to comprehensives
Our report analysing the educational backgrounds of the new Parliament is covered by Nicola Woolcock and Hannah McGrath in The Times. This article appeared in the print edition of…