…converters. But in terms of social mobility, it’s what’s happening in the 1,000 sponsored academies that’s most interesting. These are the schools, often serving disadvantaged communities, which are in the…
New grammar school test thwarts ‘pushy parents’
…are entitled to free school meals, against 17.5% in other state schools. Almost a quarter of entrants to English state-funded grammars were previously at fee-paying schools. … Conor Ryan, director…
Government plans to get more disadvantaged children into grammar schools by making tests less coachable
…Minister David Laws disclosed today. Mr Laws told the Commons select committee on education that the talks between the Government and grammar school heads were aimed at giving young people…
Boost for lower-income UK students keen to get ‘debt-free degree’
…intensive support as they navigate the intricacies of the competitive US application system this autumn. All potential candidates come from state schools, 44% qualify for free school meals, and all…
Writing about ‘my day at the zoo’ can help a child’s literacy
…secondary school pupils showed it improved their writing standards by nine months on average – and 18 months for disadvantaged pupils on free school meals. Under the programme, the children…
‘Fair banding’ for school places ‘may harm poorest
…locally to ensure “effective use of banding”, with a common test to ensure pupils did not have to sit multiple tests. …….. The [Comprehensive Future] group backs calls for banding…