…competitive university. Dr Jones’ comparison shows that the “personal” element of the personal statement needs to be interpreted carefully. Unsurprisingly, admissions tutors seem to be primarily interested in a student’s…
Students face extra repayments of £2,800 if repayment threshold frozen on existing loans
…its research and recommendations into a government consultation on the issue that closes in mid-October. Sir Peter Lampl, Chairman of the Sutton Trust and of the Education Endowment Foundation, said…
Bright disadvantaged pupils get better A-levels through reading for pleasure, education trips and regular homework, as well as good schools
…A-levels in any subjects compared with 60% of their bright advantaged peers. But the researchers identified a number of factors that made it significantly more likely that the bright disadvantaged…
New £1m fund to find the best ways of working with parents to improve outcomes for disadvantaged children
…led by not- for- profit organisations, aimed at improving children’s cognitive development through parental engagement, for up to three years. It will complement the work of the Education Endowment Foundation…
Reasons to be cheerful
…our programmes – long in the planning – come to fruition, thanks to the hard work of the university staff, teachers, student mentors and others who make it all happen….
The Sutton Trust is funding two summer schools with UCL this year
…chance to watch an operation. There will also be sessions on applying to medical school, the BMAT (biomedical admissions test) and student finances. More information can be found at: http://www.whittington.nhs.uk/default.asp?c=3295…