…mainly on grades and a short, very general personal statement. The US however, offers a much wider and comprehensive approach. Everything from extra-curricular activities to essays and teacher recommendations all…
Sally Weale: Grammar Schools and the great social mobility debate
…of pupils in those selective areas are entitled to free school meals. The Sutton Trust also found that almost 13% of those who enter the grammar school system come from…
Studying cultures and languages at Nottingham
…sessions and personal statement advice (but I must say, it did teach me that everything in my draft personal statement could probably do with being changed), because by the end…
The Guardian view on saving the union: a good start
…then an equally striking commitment to govern in the interests of everyone, not the privileged few. With more state-educated ministers than any Tory cabinet since the war, according to the…
Academies: improving outcomes?
…years ago, there were about 200 academies. At the time of writing, there are well over 5,000 covering both the primary and secondary sectors. Of these, about one third are…
One in five academy chains below average for results and improvement for poorest pupils, but best chains delivering outstanding results
…local authorities are enabled to support struggling schools to improve. The Sutton Trust would like to see the Government, National Schools Commissioner and Regional Schools Commissioners act urgently to ensure…