…to credit that learning. Sturgeon has commendably accepted many of the recommendations of the Commission, including the idea of an independent Commissioner for Fair Access – a cross between Les…
English graduates’ debts ‘by far the highest in English speaking world’
…for-profit universities. Called Degrees Of Debt, the report also highlights the growing complexity of arrangements in the UK nations, with different fee levels in Scotland for those from the rest…
Primary schools accused of ‘social segregation’ by favouring students from high-income families
…away disadvantaged pupils in favour of children from higher-income families, the Independent reports. A report from the Sutton Trust found some of the most popular primary schools – particularly faith…
Report highlights impact of ‘poor neighbourhoods’ on white boys’ academic paths
…their wider community, which makes them far less likely to continue academic study after GCSE, a report has suggested. The Sutton Trust said fewer than a third (29%) of boys…
Privately-educated graduates ‘blag their way to high salaries’, report says
…findings, published by the Sutton Trust and upReach, showed that graduates from less privileged backgrounds face a disadvantage when it comes to pay increases. Researchers said the difference can be…
Poor students face high university debt, report says
…Sutton Trust said almost half the money the Treasury lent to students would never be repaid. The commission contends that linking tuition fees to inflation could see them rise to…