…Trust’s Pathways to Law and Pathways Plus programmes, have helped over 6,000 young people from less advantaged homes gain insight into the legal sector. However today’s findings show how much…
Students face extra repayments of £2,800 if repayment threshold frozen on existing loans
…an unnecessary level of uncertainty for borrowers. Unfair Deal recommends that: The loan terms for current borrowers should not be changed. New borrowers should be given definite terms, which should…
Innovative new app aims to give disadvantaged toddlers a head start
…to share stories, rhymes and songs with their children. This is complemented by a short course for parents only which helps them to feel confident in selecting appropriate books and…
Bright disadvantaged pupils get better A-levels through reading for pleasure, education trips and regular homework, as well as good schools
…leading universities, with support from a strengthened careers service. Bright but disadvantaged students should also have more opportunities to go to the best schools, and disadvantaged children should have access…
New £1m fund to find the best ways of working with parents to improve outcomes for disadvantaged children
…peers stood at 19% in reading, writing and mathematics in 2013. Existing research shows that involving parents in their children’s learning is associated with improved attainment and educational participation, but…
Reasons to be cheerful
…our latest research showing the chasm between bright children from well off homes and their poorer peers. I have blogged before about how the government might give incentives to state…