…should consider prioritising one-to-one and small group tuition in their Pupil Premium spending. The government should also look at ways of funding access to such tuition sustainably, for example through…
Response to new UCAS data
…thousands of young people of all ages, from early years through to access to the professions. UCAS full figures from ‘UK application rates by the January deadline’ are published http://www.ucas.com/corporate/data-and-analysis/ucas-undergraduate-releases/2018-cycle-applicant-figures-january-deadline…
SUPPORTING PARENTS CAN BOOST HOME LEARNING
…importance of building relationships with parents and how to make workshops with parents informal and fun.” Experience from previous trials has shown that recruiting and retaining parents is often challenging,…
‘EasyPeasy’ parenting app ‘significantly’ improves school readiness skills through games and tips
…on is critical to breaking the cycle of disadvantage and improving social mobility. “But it can be difficult to get parents involved in their child’s learning. Today’s results show the…
Better Statements
…our teachers and our students. The first step to improving the quality of personal statements is for universities to publish explicit, subject-specific criteria which show what academics are really looking…
43 state school students admitted early to top US universities
The daughter of a hairstylist and a teenage carer are among 43 British state school students from low and middle income backgrounds who have won places to study at top…