…size is reduced “to under 20 or even below 15”. Hiring more teaching assistants meanwhile is on average associated with “very small or no effects on attainment”, suggesting that this…
Decline in student applicants follows fee increases finds independent commission
…so. This equates to approximately 15,000 ‘missing’ young applicants. There does not appear to have been any disproportionate drop-off in applications from poorer or less advantaged communities, finds the report…
Major initiative tackles diversity in the real estate industry
…on the British Land website at www.britishland.com. About the Sutton Trust: The Sutton Trust was founded in 1997 by Sir Peter Lampl with the aim of promoting social mobility through…
Legal work experience commitment boosts student self-confidence and workplace skills
…law firms to ensure fair and equal access to quality work experience in the legal profession. More information can be found at www.primecommitment.org The 751 work experience placements in 2012…
Global Education Rankings Can Be Misleading
…from early years through to Access to the Professions. The report Confusion in the Ranks: How Good are England’s Schools? is available on the Sutton Trust website at www.suttontrust.com/our-work/research/ There…
Improvements in exam results are the best way to evaluate teachers
…report, Testing Teachers: What works best for teacher evaluation and appraisal, is available on the Sutton Trust website at www.suttontrust.com. The research was conducted by Richard Murphy of the Centre…