…well-written and compelling the better. A-Level results day: call admissions office When the day comes, it really is worth ringing the college admissions officers to talk through candidates who may…
Access in Alba
…to St Andrews, where I was an undergraduate more years ago than I care to mention; certainly the university and the town have changed a great deal, with the English…
Careering off in the right direction?
James Turner stresses the importance of impartial, tailored careers guidance Students from affluent homes seem to have an inbuilt compass to point them in the right direction: to the exams…
Teachers on track
…first night Ceilidh. Judging by the enthusiastic participation, whatever else changes, this will be a core component of the teacher summer schools for many years to come. James Turner 1…
Turning the Tables
…OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) to make a case that English schools must do better if we are to match global competitors in the future. The UK scores…
Evaluating widening participation
…knowledge of previous evidence to devise a programme, and then monitor outcomes of participating students in comparison to similar students not on the programme. The Trust is currently developing a…