Commenting on new research published today by the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission suggesting that more than 2,000 children from disadvantaged backgrounds who get excellent results in tests at…
Schools and colleges
…which are more socially selective than the average grammar school. purple 40% The shortfall of FSM pupils at the highest attaining comprehensive schools compared to the average. teal 2.5x The…
Apprenticeship Outreach
…tips on how to target and improve their work https://www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion/all-news-opinion/new-report-examines-apprenticeship-outreach-and-offers-employers-tips-on-how-to-target-and-improve-their-work 68% The proportion of apprentices aged 25-54 who were already working for their employer. pink 1 in 4 The proportion…
The Personal Statement
…INDEPENDENT SCHOOL STUDENTS “STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD” https://www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion/all-news-opinion/personal-statements-help-independent-school-students-stand-crowd-university-applications/ Key Findings 1 pink 1 The UCAS personal statement is an important non-academic indicator that many UK universities use as an…
Information for parents
…resources and expert advice through every step of the university application process. I’m concerned about my child’s wellbeing on the programme. What is done to ensure that they are well…
Unpaid and underpaid internships
…are open to all. 20250123 37615 37614 1 Employers support ban on unpaid internships as working-class graduates lose out on growing route into careers https://www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion/all-news-opinion/employers-support-ban-on-unpaid-internships-as-working-class-graduates-lose-out-on-growing-route-into-careers/ grid 1 in 2 recent…