Writing for The Independent Andrew Grice reports on Labour’s plans for a ‘technical degree,’ revealed today at the Sutton Trust/Pearson Summit. Young people who do not want or get a…
Educational backgrounds of politicians do not reflect society at large
…backbenchers (16%) and are more likely to have been to Oxbridge (23% compared to 15%). And while the proportion of Conservative MPs from independent schools has fallen from 70% in…
First ever study on psychological effects of buggies reveals life in a 21st century baby buggy can be emotionally isolated and language poor
…for many families. The Sutton Trust, which campaigns for improved social mobility, would like to see options available in every price range so that all parents can have greater choice.”…
Up to 300,000 more three year apprenticeships needed to boost social mobility
…having completed an apprenticeship successfully. Radical improvements to careers advice in schools, so that teachers guide students to good vocational options and apprenticeships where appropriate, and an end to the…
Headteachers report sharp increase in cuts to teaching assistants, school trips, support staff and sports
…The NFER runs Teacher Voice Omnibus Surveys three times a year, in the autumn, spring and summer terms. The robust survey achieves responses from over 1,000 practising teachers from schools…
Employers support ban on unpaid internships as working-class graduates lose out on growing route into careers
…tighter controls on the illegal practice of companies asking interns to work for free or below the minimum wage. A poll of recent graduates, conducted by Public First for the…