Richard Garner comments on the implications of the new Sutton Trust/SMF research on Open Access. I will put my cards on the table. I would much rather have a system…
Private education brings a career bonus worth £200k
…Sutton Trust, said: “This report clearly sets out the advantages that can be gained from a good private education. We need to open those opportunities to more young people, transforming…
Children educated at private schools earn £200,000 more than state pupils
…pupils who go through the state system, a new study has revealed. Researchers said they had identified the scale of the private school salary ‘premium’ for the first time. Even…
Labour launches ‘technical degrees’ policy
…and delivered in partnership with employers, will ensure higher education is not reserved for young people who have chosen a “conventional academic route”, Mr Miliband was to say. Speaking at…
Muslim Council of Britain rejects findings of Trojan horse report
…a move would be reassuring to parents, and ensure independent scrutiny. We also share the Academy Commission’s concern that seven years is too long for unsuccessful sponsors to be left…
Disturbing finding from LSE study – social mobility in Britain lower than other advanced countries and declining
In a comparison of eight European and North American countries Britain and the United States have the lowest social mobility Social mobility in Britain has declined whereas in the US…