…disparity between youngsters gaining access to higher education. In some areas (Leeds Central) just 10% of students manage the step, compared to 62% in others (Sheffield Hallam). The national average…
Half of university advice and guidance in schools is inadequate
…primary school and early secondary school Every secondary school should have a lead teacher responsible for higher education information, advice and guidance at every key stage There should be a…
MORE PRIVATE SCHOOL MPS IN THE 2010 PARLIAMENT
…Labour peers to have been privately-schooled. Sir Peter Lampl, Chairman of the Sutton Trust, said: “These results show clearly that the educational profile of our representatives in the 2010 Parliament…
‘BOUNTY FUND’ TO ENCOURAGE UNIVERSITIES TO WIDEN ACCESS
…These proposals are in response to the latest figures emerging from the Office of Fair Access around entry to the most selective universities. These show that while over 18% of…
PRIVATE SCHOOL PUPILS 55 TIMES MORE LIKELY TO GO TO OXBRIDGE THAN POOR STUDENTS
…also show that the proportions of FSM students varied significantly between highly selective universities. For example, King’s College London has 5.5% of FSM pupils among its students compared to Bristol’s…
New Appointments at the Sutton Trust
…children. Conor Ryan will be the Trust’s new Director of Research and Communications, starting in early September. Conor was senior education adviser to Prime Minister Tony Blair from 2005-2007 and…