…Adams Charitable Trust, are today launching “A Fair Start?”, a new campaign looking at options for reforms to early years provision. We want to ensure all children can access high…
Mind the Gap
…to encourage more highly-qualified teachers to teach in challenging schools. We have also argued that the government should support incentives through the pupil premium for schools that do the most…
Five things we learned from the higher education entry figures
The New Statesman discusses the Sutton Trust’s latest research brief, Evaluating Access, in a leader on higher education entry rates. Disadvantaged students are closing the gap… In 2006, universities gained…
Higher Ambitions Summit (afternoon sessions)
…apprentices. While degree level apprenticeships took at least three years, creative apprenticeships could be completed in one year, she said. “It depends on the complexity of the job and the…
Halifax launches £1 million university access scheme for Yorkshire youngsters
…disparity between youngsters gaining access to higher education. In some areas (Leeds Central) just 10% of students manage the step, compared to 62% in others (Sheffield Hallam). The national average…
ACCESS TO HIGHLY SELECTIVE UNIVERSITIES STALLS
…universities increased by 18% from 2002/03 to 2007/08, the number coming from the four lowest socio-economic groups increased by just 16%. Similar trends exist for other highly selective universities outside…