…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…
The Sutton Trust is funding two summer schools with UCL this year
UCL/British Museum Ancient Egyptology Summer School This subject-themed summer school ran for the first time in 2004, providing 30 state school students from around England with the chance to study…
Boys too shy to apply for free university summer schools
…Higher Education will also be given preference. Anyone interested should call 0208 788 3223 for further details or apply on-line atwww.suttontrust.com. The deadline for applications is Friday 2nd March 2007….
Innovative access scheme hailed a success
…form (87% compared to 65% of the comparator group) and to cement their aspirations towards further study. A summary of the main findings is attached. These will be discussed at…
POORER CHILDREN TWICE AS LIKELY TO START SCHOOL WITH BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS
…an investee or a contributor, please go to www.impetus.org.uk. The research uses a common instrument to measure behaviour (the parent-reported Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire – SDQ), comparing behaviour problems for…