…differences in admission rates between independent and state school pupils with the same A level grades was in part down to their personal statements. While the better off could highlight…
Giving pupils a sporting chance
…idea that intelligence is learnable and can be developed through effort and skillful practice has not penetrated our society widely or deeply,’ argues Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck. Dweck’s research does…
Parliament and Policy: July 2014
…and Eccles): “It is also, perhaps in more prosaic terms, a financial issue. Research undertaken by theSutton Trust states that if we do not tackle the issues of social mobility,…
Parliament and Policy: June 2014
…report on Working Class Children makes several references to the Sutton Trust and EEF, highlighting our evidence to the committee, and our Baby Bonds and Parent Power reports. Read the…
Parliament and Policy: January 2014
See below for January’s mentions of the Sutton Trust and EEF in Parliament. 29 January 2014 – Education Select Committee Conor Ryan, Director of Research and Communications at the Sutton…
Make school admissions fairer
…apply to good schools. More importantly, those from disadvantaged homes wouldn’t be priced out of applying to the best comprehensives, improving social mobility. Conor Ryan, Director of Research and Communications…