…find ourselves in, we are constantly surrounded by news of the immediate and potential future impact of COVID–19. We don’t yet fully understand the implications for schools, the economy, job…
The Sutton Trust responds to the government support package for universities and students
…the news: “It is right that the government looks to protect students’ interests at this difficult time. As always, it will be crucial to monitor the implications of the numbers…
Admissions of guilt: Why the social makeup of our schools matters
…our website. The good news is that change is in the gift of schools and their admissions authorities. Two thirds of secondary leaders are open to conducting a fair admissions…
Looking inward: monitoring socio-economic diversity at a small organisation
…however the general trend is still one of uneven opportunity, with much higher than average numbers attending independent schools. 65% of senior judges, 44% of newspaper columnists, and 27% of…
New MPs more likely to have been educated at state schools
…as candidates’ campaign pages, LinkedIn profiles, Who’s Who and local newspaper reports. Where information was not publicly available, we contacted candidates and their offices directly, asking them to provide data…
Old school ties? The educational background of Boris Johnson’s cabinet
…most of the population. But there is some positive news on the educational backgrounds of the new cabinet. Boris Johnson has appointed ministers from state educated backgrounds to some of…