…apprenticeships should be seen as ‘a stepping stone not a destination’ with a focus on quality and completion. Other questions that the Committee raised included the role of devolution in…
SUTTON TRUST GIVES EVIDENCE TO MPS
…Trust gave evidence at the first session of the Education Select Committee’s inquiry on value for money in higher education. In the expert evidence session, Director of Research and Communications…
After Milburn
…true believer in the power of social mobility. Like an increasing number of her colleagues she comes from a modest comprehensive educated background and regularly reminds audiences of how the…
Theresa May’s Social Mobility Commission walks out
…of the Sutton Trust, said the resignation was a “sad indictment” of the prospects for improved social mobility. “It is vital that the Prime Minister renews the commitment she gave…
Social Mobility Commission response
The Social Mobility Commission’s ‘State of the Nation’ report highlights the “hotspots” and “cold spots” for social mobility found in all regions. Commenting on the findings, Sir Peter Lampl, Founder…
Commission draws on Sutton Trust research
…policy – so in future they should develop a strategic cross-departmental social mobility plan. Long-term progress has too often been sacrificed to short-term change – so 10 year targets should…