Our Research,Communications and Policy intern, Alice Gent, explores the new National Tutoring Programme as it launches in schools today. Young people have faced a year like no other. By the…
Research reveals stark class inequalities in access to the creative industries
…arts, such as introducing an ‘arts premium’ so schools can pay for arts opportunities including music lessons, ensuring that conservatoires and creative arts institutions that receive state funding are banned…
A-level results day: What next?
…unfairness we are seeing. Including mock results will help some, but given the inconsistency in how mock exams are administered, and questions around what counts as ‘valid’, it is far…
A third of nurseries in the most disadvantaged areas may be forced to close due to financial difficulties
…most disadvantaged more unsure of their future than those in more affluent areas (34% compared to 24% in the least deprived areas). 69% of those in deprived areas expected to…
The home learning environment has never been more important
…support parents over the coming weeks. To their credit, many commercial companies have made their resources freely available. But the sheer volume available means it can be difficult to know…
Examination cancellation: the impact of Covid-19 on students
…us. For young people, it has meant not only a sudden end to their year at school, but many are also having to deal with the impact of their upcoming…