…between disadvantaged students and their wealtheir peers will halve in five years. In response, James Turner, Chief Executive of the Sutton Trust, said: “There is some great work underway in…
Legally privileged: Law’s perpetual social mobility problem
…Supreme Court are the most socially exclusive group of all. 65% went to an independent school – compared with 7% of the UK population. 71% are Oxbridge-educated – compared with…
The Education Endowment Foundation’s pupil premium guide: The Sutton Trust responds
The Sutton Trust comments on the Education Endowment Foundation’s latest guidance report on effective use of the pupil premium. Sir Peter Lampl, founder and Chairman of the Sutton Trust, said:…
The Augar Review: Through the lens of social mobility
…nation of two halves when it comes to post-18 education – a story of care and neglect depending on where you are studying. The stark divide was laid bare –…
Reflections on the Bridge Group Conference 2019
…He had started off by looking at the high levels of inequality in the UK, pointing out that alongside our low levels of public spending compared to other similar countries…
Making the case for contextual admissions
…choice. The Government’s Social Mobility Commission said recently that social mobility in the UK had stagnated. Inequality is now entrenched in Britain from birth to work. If we are serious…