…mean that an even a higher proportion of those from privileged backgrounds will dominate the news media in the future. The Trust’s research detailed for the first time the educational…
Ballots in school admissions
…which commissioned the research, said: “No child’s educational future should be left purely to chance. But what this research suggests is that ballots — alongside other criteria and guarantees –…
Wage gap too large – say three out of four Britons
…in determining children’s life chances, according to the first survey of attitudes to inequality and social mobility commissioned by the Sutton Trust. The results from the Ipsos MORI survey of…
Half of university advice and guidance in schools is inadequate
…provision.” The findings are presented in the Trust’s report to the National Council for Educational Excellence, Increasing higher education participation amongst disadvantaged young people in poor communities. The report reviews…
Highly able pupils do worse in deprived schools
…to make sure pupils get access to high quality, impartial advice and guidance so they can make informed decisions about their futures. Vocational pathways should not be seen as inferior…
Percent scheme supports disadvantaged students to elite university places
…given an alternative individual offer for a degree place by the university, the opportunity to prove academic potential and commitment through an additional piece of work, or access to a…