…several social mobility measures, nationally and internationally. And although politicians have long referenced the ideas and issues underlying the social mobility challenge, the term itself has ebbed and flowed in…
Evaluating our Sutton Scholars programme
…achieving at least five good GCSEs compared with a matched comparison group of similar students. Whilst this is encouraging, the evaluators noted that it wasn’t possible to make a causal…
Hear from our Programmes Interns
…King’s College London, I interned at Eastside Education Trust and gained knowledge of educational issues faced in the UK. Working as a lead Widening Participation ambassador on the UK Summer…
Time for change in the classroom? Options for teacher retention, exams and the curriculum post-pandemic
…many comments from our experts questioning whether the current curriculum is fit for purpose. Some felt the balance between 21st century skills and knowledge was not yet correct, an issue…
Academy leaders sceptical about freedoms
…sample of 143 academy leaders said academy autonomy had a positive effect in the classroom, 30% believed their autonomy had ‘no effect’ and 18% said it had a negative effect….
Studying in the US, a ‘life-changing adventure’
…take you anywhere. The friends you’ll make, the knowledge you’ll gain, the experience you’ll get—it’s all completely worth it. Maia Gray, 17 (Y13) Christ The King College, Isle of Wight…