…times more likely to attend “high tariff” or selective universities compared with the most disadvantaged. “Though the UK’s admissions process is highly centralised, the process is still complex, time-consuming and…
Rebecca Nicholson: ‘I benefited from social mobility – and I still feel like a permanent outsider’
…member of Girls Aloud, to talk about her underrated debut solo album Cinderella’s Eyes. She discussed what it was like to be on Popstars: The Rivals, the TV singing competition…
Do apprenticeships pay?
…connections made through the apprenticeship programme. We compare those who start an apprenticeship with those of a similar educational level. In practice, this means comparing such individuals either with those…
Education’s forgotten pupils
…as to whether universities and employers will demand a ‘good pass’ (grade 5) instead. How did they get forgotten? School children are caught up in the law of unintended consequences….
Programmes Spotlight – Sutton Scholars
…asked to write short essays on personal topics, a task designed to introduce them to essay writing, independent study, and give them confidence to develop thoughts and ideas. In response…
Five years’ time?
…the years for which we have data, privately educated MPs still account for 29% of parliament, despite only comprising 7% of the population. Parliament is not unique in this regard…