Commenting on the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission’s social mobility index, Sir Peter Lampl, Chairman of the Sutton Trust and of the Education Endowment Foundation, said: “The Commission’s index…
Extroverts are less likely to come from poorer backgrounds, and more likely to earn over £40,000
Adults who are assertive, talkative and enthusiastic – what psychologists call highly extroverted – are less likely to come from low income backgrounds than those who do not share this…
Top 200 comprehensive schools socially exclusive
…The report finds that the overall proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at the 200 highest performing comprehensive schools is 5.6%, compared to 11.5% of children in the…
18,000 fewer mature students apply to university since fees increase
…NOTES TO EDITORS 1. The Independent Commission on Fees was set up in January and is committed to monitoring the impact of increased university fees in England between 2012 and…
Inequality in the UK: what do young people think?
…for older generations (57% compared to 47% more widely). Similarly, 75% say coming from a wealthy family is important for getting ahead in life (compared to just 68% saying the…
OECD: Education at a Glance 2021
…of roles and organisations in the UK and Australia, in social housing, co-operatives, welfare, regeneration and community development. 5 Watch the livestream (event begins 11 minutes in) 28147 https://www.youtube.com/embed/nclvV0gy5YM 1…