…reported that this initial engagement has led to continued involvement by these families with the school. Previous research commissioned by the Sutton Trust found a 19 month gap in development…
‘EasyPeasy’ parenting app ‘significantly’ improves school readiness skills through games and tips
…a waiting list to access EasyPeasy at www.easypeasyapp.com NOTES TO EDITORS The Sutton Trust is a foundation set up in 1997, dedicated to improving social mobility through education. It has…
Students face extra repayments of £2,800 if repayment threshold frozen on existing loans
…who used their own repayment model. www.ifs.org.uk/publications/7904. In coming to a judgement as to how the change in loan terms might affect students’ decisions, there has been an extensive literature…
Innovative new app aims to give disadvantaged toddlers a head start
…to share stories, rhymes and songs with their children. This is complemented by a short course for parents only which helps them to feel confident in selecting appropriate books and…
Bright disadvantaged pupils get better A-levels through reading for pleasure, education trips and regular homework, as well as good schools
…but disadvantaged students took one or more A-level exams in ‘facilitating subjects’ that universities prioritise such as Maths, English, the sciences, humanities or modern languages, compared with 58% of their…
Reasons to be cheerful
…our programmes – long in the planning – come to fruition, thanks to the hard work of the university staff, teachers, student mentors and others who make it all happen….