20th January The Education Committee published a detailed report on role of Regional Schools Commissioners (RSCs), which found that while they are doing a “necessary job”, but “the oversight system…
Oxbridge college admissions ‘complex and intimidating’
…the trust of making “unjustified criticisms” and perpetuating “common myths”. The report comes after David Cameron warned top institutions they needed to do more to tackle social inequality. The Sutton…
EEF: Playing computer games in maths lessons ‘can help boost pupils’ numeracy skills’
…The Mirror reported: Playing computer games in maths lessons can help to boost pupils’ numeracy skills, research suggests. Giving youngsters a series of games designed to engage them in the…
The House of Commons will stay posh until we bring back grammar schools
Writing for The Telegraph, Harry Mount discusses the implication of the findings of recent Sutton Trust research on the background of election candidates. The House of Commons is going to…
Competitive Edge
…aren’t, be heartened by the fact there is other support out there from other charities and the universities themselves (see accessprofessions.com for some great alternative opportunities). The downside of competition…
Transport Select Committee hearing on school transport
The Sutton Trust gave evidence to the House of Commons’ Transport Select Committee on home to school transport. Tessa Stone, the Trust’s Director, told the all-party committee of MPs that…