…inaccessible to those from less advantaged backgrounds. More companies should sign up to the Government’s Social Mobility Business Compact, a commitment to ensure recruitment practices eliminate barriers to social mobility….
Write Mess
…fill in the application forms, a study claims. Researchers found personal statements written by pupils from private schools and comprehensives were “worlds apart”. A report from education think-tank said children…
Sir Peter Lampl: What we can learn from the German way
…Munich more recently, I met young apprentices — mainly preparing for white-collar careers — who were being taught all aspects of their company, training as skilled professionals. Most will work…
Sutton Trust opens tender for university partners to deliver Pathways to Law
…bright state school students from non-privileged backgrounds, who are interested in pursuing a career in Law. It offers a series of activities to support university progression and to develop skills…
The education divide
…are 25 per cent more likely to earn over £40,000 a year and are more likely to come from wealthier backgrounds. It advocates improving the social skills of young people…
Poor kids fail to grow into extroverts
…importance of building the aspirations of pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds and giving them the skills and qualities – such as confidence and enthusiasm – that they will need in the…