…It is a type of value added measure, which means that pupils’ results are compared to the actual achievements of other pupils with the same prior attainment. The performance measures…
Four-fifths of senior figures in finance think presentation at interview affects disadvantaged people’s chances of getting a job
…just over three-quarters (77%) who said that school and university results were affecting the job chances of those from disadvantaged backgrounds. 62% said that employers thinking they wouldn’t fit in…
Mobility in the manifestos
…the parties launch their manifestos in the coming weeks, we are calling on all political parties to commit to ensuring that improving social mobility is one of their key commitments…
Sutton Trust research cited in House of Lords debate on boys’ educational attainment
This week, Lord Lingfield tabled a short debate in the House of Lords Grand Committee on the improvement of educational attainment of boys at state schools. Speaking in the debate,…
Funding formula ‘fails to address double disadvantage’ faced by poorer pupils
…EEF, said “While we welcome plans for a fair and transparent funding system, the government proposals do not do enough to recognise the double disadvantaged that pupils from poor homes…
Class-tracked
…to do more to tackle the “huge waste of talent”. He said: “It is staggering that at age 16 bright but poor pupils lag behind their rich classmates by almost…