…competitive university. Dr Jones’ comparison shows that the “personal” element of the personal statement needs to be interpreted carefully. Unsurprisingly, admissions tutors seem to be primarily interested in a student’s…
Reforming post-18 education
This blog is part of a series looking at challenges and opportunities in education as we come out of the pandemic, based on interviews with a range of experts carried…
Time for change in the classroom? Options for teacher retention, exams and the curriculum post-pandemic
…many comments from our experts questioning whether the current curriculum is fit for purpose. Some felt the balance between 21st century skills and knowledge was not yet correct, an issue…
Careers Plus
…Law, Consulting or Tech Have completed a Sutton Trust Programme (includes Sutton Trust Online) Be currently completing an undergraduate degree (only applicable to Law and Consulting) 1 Confirmed partners to…
Academy leaders sceptical about freedoms
…“Through international comparative research and discussion, we hope the Summit will strengthen the understanding of policies and practices that can make schools more effective and generate lessons for policymakers in…
Decline in part-time students
…the taxpayer. The Trust would like the Review of Post-18 Education to acknowledge there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to student finance, and recognise that the mature and…