…30 most selective universities, compared with 18% for comprehensive schools and the average for all schools being 23.8% The same report showed that 5.2% of independent school pupils were accepted…
Private schools have more to offer their pupils
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…