…the top fifth of incomes – those earning more than £52,000 a year – have paid fees for extra-curricular activities for their children in the past three months, compared with…
Access issues stradle the Atlanic
…and university admissions officers from both countries. Rebekah Westphal, Director of International Admissions at Yale University, said her university was spending $120m a year on financial aid for students from…
Parliament and Policy: June 2014
…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…
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.”…