…nation of two halves when it comes to post-18 education – a story of care and neglect depending on where you are studying. The stark divide was laid bare –…
Reflections on the Bridge Group Conference 2019
…He had started off by looking at the high levels of inequality in the UK, pointing out that alongside our low levels of public spending compared to other similar countries…
Making the case for contextual admissions
…choice. The Government’s Social Mobility Commission said recently that social mobility in the UK had stagnated. Inequality is now entrenched in Britain from birth to work. If we are serious…
Pathways to Law: making a difference
…at the top chambers have attended independent schools, as have three quarters of the judges, and over half the partners at the leading law firms. This is in comparison to…
Balancing out Britain’s state schools
…break the strangle-hold of the wealthiest on the highest performing schools, whether they be community or faith-based comprehensives, private schools or grammars. Throwing open their doors will have benefits for…
Maintained nurseries: ‘The jewel in the social mobility crown’
…and 4-year-olds across the country, but like Old Church, they are mainly situated in inner city areas, serving the most disadvantaged communities. They’re therefore ideally placed to address the potential…