Half of secondary school heads (50%) say that social segregation is a problem in state schools, but many (43%) don’t consider the socio-economic make-up of their community when designing their…
England’s early years education expansion locks out disadvantaged children and lacks focus on quality
…compulsory provision, state subsidy, provision for low-income families, provision of family support in the community, staff qualifications and staff-to-child ratios. Example countries, nations and jurisdictions include some of the ‘usual…
Reflections on the evidence on Summer Schools
…accessing university. These differences are visible compared to all students, but particularly compared to other students from less advantaged backgrounds. Summer Schools give students the necessary confidence and skills to…
Pupils four times less likely to say they have received substantial guidance on apprenticeships than university
CAREERS EDUCATION REMAINS PATCHY DESPITE RECENT IMPROVEMENTS Less than a third of 17- and 18-year-olds have completed work experience. Nearly a third of state school teachers say they don’t have…
Two-thirds of academy chains perform below average for disadvantaged pupils
…little to suggest that the Regional Schools Commissioners are having any success in bringing about improvement. There is little to suggest that the Regional Schools Commissioners are having any success…
Free schools: Seven years on
…– into a more autonomous and self-improving school system, driving up standards through greater school choice and increased competition. The free school policy is in many ways a continuation of…