…higher in each subject compared to their peers in other school types. Sir Peter Lampl, founder of the Sutton Trust, said: “Free schools were supposed to bring new and innovative…
Response to new UCAS data
SUTTON TRUST RESPONDS TO UCAS FIGURES Commenting on the latest UCAS figures, Sutton Trust CEO Dr Lee Elliot Major said: “It is very worrying to see that university applications from…
‘EasyPeasy’ parenting app ‘significantly’ improves school readiness skills through games and tips
An app that sends game ideas and tips on child development to mums and dads has been found to improve children’s concentration and their willingness to complete difficult tasks, according…
Better Statements
…academics call “social” or “cultural capital”. The state-educated students in Dr Jones’ report had fewer and less prestigious experiences than their privately educated counterparts. But did this really matter when…
Oxbridge graduates teaching in state secondary schools double in decade
…access the best teachers as their more advantaged peers.” Barnaby Lenon, Chairman, Independent Schools Council, said: “The Sutton Trust are right to identify that teachers with high quality qualifications are…
The Sutton Trust is funding two summer schools with UCL this year
…chance to watch an operation. There will also be sessions on applying to medical school, the BMAT (biomedical admissions test) and student finances. More information can be found at: http://www.whittington.nhs.uk/default.asp?c=3295…