…MP Alex Cunningham and Conservative children’s minister Liz Truss on child care. Click here to view the discussion. 18 June – The Education Select Committee report The Education Select Committee…
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…
LABOUR TO OFFER ‘EARN AND LEARN’ TECHNICAL DEGREES
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…
New outreach programme to boost equality in Medicine
…as a medical student is like and provide advice on putting together their applications. Shivam Patel, a third year medical student at Imperial and member of Vision said:“Coming from a…
Educational backgrounds of politicians do not reflect society at large
Nearly a third of MPs and almost two thirds of members of the House of Lords were educated privately, compared to 7% in the wider population, according to a report…
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.”…