…years pupil premium is a highly positive development. This brings funding support for disadvantaged young children closer to the level provided in schools, and will help to incentivise early years…
What do we know so far about results day and less advantaged students?
…while at comprehensives the increase was 1.9 percentage points (up to 22%), and at academies only 1.4 percentage points (up to 25.4%) We also don’t yet have data to compare…
The pre-election Budget: Time to show ambition on improving social mobility in education
…the public purse is threadbare and there are a number of competing pressures on the Chancellor – but, instead of tax giveaways, implementing a combination of these measures would go…
Access to early years settings ahead of the general election
…priorities for change. Indeed, later this week sees the launch of the Early Education and Childcare Coalition’s manifesto to transform the sector in England. The Sutton Trust is proud to…
Be it breakfast clubs or free school meals, we must take hunger out of the classroom
…have also also led to a widening disadvantage attainment gap. Although the factors combining to create this almost perfect storm are multiple and complex, there is nonetheless a common thread…
What have the Liberal Democrats pledged on education?
…when it comes to education policy, there’s a lot in there to welcome. Early Years For the early years, the standout pledges are to give disadvantaged children aged three and…