Commenting on new UCAS data showing a rise in the numbers of teenagers being given unconditional offers, Sir Peter Lampl, founder and chairman of the Sutton Trust, said: “It’s seriously…
Another successful send-off
…weight to extra-curricular involvement, and generous financial aid packages. To say nothing of the excitement of spending four years studying in America! It is therefore no surprise that in recent…
The effect of GCSE reforms: Have they widened the disadvantage gap?
…Despite the intention to make GCSEs much more rigorous, the percentage of awards at the key threshold of grade 4/C has increased. It seems likely that the operation of comparable…
The case for fairer fees
…debt in the English-speaking world, owing around £46,000 when they graduate. When the government revised the system, turning maintenance grants into loans, this increased debt at graduation to around £50,000…
College costs and lost opportunities
…When the government revised the system, turning maintenance grants into loans, this increased debt at graduation to around £50,000 on average – £57,000 for the poorest students. In turn, our…
Evidence of intent
…meanwhile, has pledged to outlaw unpaid internships, something that is gaining traction as an issue across the political spectrum. Since our 2014 research estimating that an unpaid intern in London…