…week, there was one idea[iii] that could allow a practical way forward for highly able pupils – organising support hubs for the highly able within multi-academy trusts, composed of comprehensive…
Bacc to the future
…schools will be judged for the first time not on the proportion gaining five good GCSEs, but on the more complex Progress 8 measure (as well as English and Maths…
Academies: improving outcomes?
…same question (and many of the same academy chains) to analyse the current state-of-play, and compare results across years. While there have been some outstanding performers, too many chain sponsors,…
Unfair Deal quoted in debate on replacement of student maintenance grants with loans
…how much non-repayable support they receive”. Universities Minister Jo Johnson said the Government is offering increased financial support for living costs for new students in the 2016-17 academic year in…
Posh professions
…Seven in ten generals and judges went to independent schools, according to the Sutton Trust, a charity. In some jobs the proportion has even increased. Read the full report here….
Oxbridge Admissions
Sir Peter Lampl on the background to our Oxbridge Admissions report. Going to Oxford was a life-changing experience for me. I didn’t come from a wealthy family – my father…