…participate in any society sports due to the “high initial joining fees”, meaning they feel left out compared to their peers. These opportunities are important for the wellbeing and skills…
Can Liz Truss’ government deliver a lasting legacy for the next generation?
…is sure to define her first 100 days , education can provide a more lasting legacy. However, in education, like many government departments, the Truss premiership begins in the context…
Investing in every child’s future
…have access to 30 hours of childcare and early education. We wouldn’t accept the state providing longer hours in school for better-off families, and we shouldn’t accept it in the…
A quarter of a century of championing social mobility
…Education Secretaries later) and social mobility is firmly rooted in the national conversation. In the last five years alone, there were 1,700 mentions of the term in Parliament – compared…
An equal chance at Olympic success?
…and boxing went to a comprehensive school. Comparing to our previous analysis from 2019, the proportion of athletes who attended an independent school falls below the 43% of the England…
The pandemic outside the school gates: Mental health epidemic and the cost of living crisis
…potential importance of Family Hubs and Sure Start centres, calling for significant further investment. Local leadership, targeted recruitment and community involvement were highlighted as the elements that are key for…