…Institute of Education, who led the research, commented: “It has long been argued that there are financial and social barriers at the point of entry into higher education which prevent…
Apprenticeships
…a significant imbalance between the number of young people taking up degree-level apprenticeships in comparison to those beginning undergraduate degrees. grid 61% The proportion of former applicants who didn’t pursue…
Reflections on the evidence on Summer Schools
…the higher education system and make informed choices about university (especially the most selective universities, where the access gap is greatest), rather than address a lack of general aspiration. Previous…
Opening up our top comprehensives
…and easiest way to introduce some fairness into a system where our highest performing comprehensive schools and academies are more socially segregated than other schools in their area. After all,…
New report reveals stark education gaps beyond the classroom
…the Trust which found that almost one quarter of young people had received private tuition, and this was particularly prevalent in better off families. Previous research has also highlighted that…
University Admissions: The International Picture
Report Overview England has a ‘pre-qualification’ system of higher education admissions, where applications and offers are made to young people before exam results are received. While in most cases offers…