The university watchdog, the Office for Students, has published a new report analysing higher education providers’ access and participation plans. It finds that if targets are met, the access gap…
Class distinction: are the UK’s elites getting further away from the rest of the population?
…instead of a common feature for those who have achieved upward social mobility. The fact that those from privileged class backgrounds are much more likely to have completed either one…
Looking inward: monitoring socio-economic diversity at a small organisation
Emma Legg explores how measuring socio-economic diversity can help improve social mobility and shares how we as a small organisation monitor diversity. The argument for greater diversity – whether gender,…
2019 in review: James Turner looks back at his first year as Sutton Trust CEO
Everything changes, but nothing changes – that’s my overall reflection having come back to the Sutton Trust after four years away and completing my first year as CEO. Some of…
Meet the degree apprentices
Apprenticeships Campaign Manager Katherine Doherty reflects on her meeting with degree apprentices last week at Goldman Sachs and Global, and shares why she thinks degree apprenticeships are worth fighting for….
Making the case for contextual admissions
…achieve the same as a millionaire’s son. While universities shouldn’t have to compensate for 18 years of inequality, they should adjust their admissions processes to recognise pent up potential. This…