…their options. Many of the apprentices spoke of the support they received from their parents. Goldman Sachs had hosted a parent’s insight evening which one apprentice said had persuaded her…
Realising the social mobility promise of apprenticeships
…to access the best apprenticeships. Research from the OfS found that only 12% of degree apprentices come from the poorest fifth of areas, compared to 27% from the wealthiest. In…
ADMISSIONS BARRIER FOR POOR STUDENTS
…when communicating how contextual data is used. All pupils should receive a guaranteed level of careers advice from professional impartial advisers, supported by the Careers and Enterprise Company and the…
Poach the student
Anna Fazackerley cites Sutton Trust research and quotes Sutton Trust CEO, Lee Elliot Major, in an article for The Guardian. Poach the student: how UK universities could compete for second…
Poorer pupils get less homework help
…from a random sample of schools, and self-completion questionnaires were completed at school between 6th February and 17th May 2017. Data are weighted by school year, sex and region to…
Pathways opened my eyes to law
Kelvin Ma reflects on his experiences as a Pathways to Law alumnus and offers tips for pursuing a legal career. Pursuing a legal career did not come naturally to me….