…teachers from the best universities working in state schools can help change the culture more fundamentally. In the future, we’d like to think that students will have equal access to…
A Fair Start? How working early with children in West Cornwall is breaking down barriers
…West Cornwall is one of the most economically deprived and under resourced communities in England. As a result of a systemic infrastructure failure to meet the needs of the families…
A Class Act: Transforming socio-economic diversity in the creative industries
…in the future. Panellists spoke about their experiences of classism in the creative industries and what they think needs to happen to transform socio-economic diversity, followed by a Q&A with…
New scheme to send bright 11 – 14 year olds to top universities
…that the UK compares poorly in international comparisons of the highly able. Around half the number of UK students reach the highest levels in maths at age 15 compared to…
One-third of MPs in new House of Commons was privately educated
…colleagues. MPs educated at comprehensive schools now make up 49% of the House, a rise from 43% in 2010. Comprehensive schools were attended by almost two thirds of Labour MPs…
Sir Peter Lampl comments on Education Select Committee report on multi-academy trusts
Commenting on the Education Select Committee’s report on the performance, accountability and expansion of multi-academy trusts, Sir Peter Lampl, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Sutton Trust, said: “The Committee…