SUTTON TRUST RESPONDS TO UCAS FIGURES Commenting on the latest UCAS figures, Sutton Trust CEO Dr Lee Elliot Major said: “It is very worrying to see that university applications from…
SUPPORTING PARENTS CAN BOOST HOME LEARNING
…to other schools – please see www.penetwork.co.uk Sir Peter Lampl, Chairman of the Sutton Trust and of the Education Endowment Foundation, said: “We know that the attainment gap between the…
‘EasyPeasy’ parenting app ‘significantly’ improves school readiness skills through games and tips
An app that sends game ideas and tips on child development to mums and dads has been found to improve children’s concentration and their willingness to complete difficult tasks, according…
Better Statements
…competitive university. Dr Jones’ comparison shows that the “personal” element of the personal statement needs to be interpreted carefully. Unsurprisingly, admissions tutors seem to be primarily interested in a student’s…
Students face extra repayments of £2,800 if repayment threshold frozen on existing loans
…its research and recommendations into a government consultation on the issue that closes in mid-October. Sir Peter Lampl, Chairman of the Sutton Trust and of the Education Endowment Foundation, said…
Bright disadvantaged pupils get better A-levels through reading for pleasure, education trips and regular homework, as well as good schools
…A-levels in any subjects compared with 60% of their bright advantaged peers. But the researchers identified a number of factors that made it significantly more likely that the bright disadvantaged…