…factors had enabled a few state comprehensives to have relatively high levels of admission to prestigious universities at the same time as having a higher than average proportion of disadvantaged…
Three quarters of teachers do not view diplomas as a route to university
…the Cambridge Pre-U exam. Many teachers felt they did not know enough about these qualifications, but those who did generally believed them to be suitable for bright students who want…
LARGE VARIATION IN PRIVATE SCHOOL BURSARY PROVISION
Richer, larger and more prestigious independent schools devote a smaller portion of their income to bursaries than their smaller and less high-attaining counterparts, according to new research commissioned by the…
Smaller classes, uniforms, and primary homework among the least effective ways of boosting school performance
…education published by the Sutton Trust today. Significant gains in attainment meanwhile come from proven classroom approaches – providing effective feedback on pupil’s performance, encouraging students to think about their…
Improving poor teachers would transform england’s education performance to be among the best in the world
…in results in the classroom, reviews by headteachers, and external appraisals. Other factors such as previous qualifications, previous experience, or years spent teaching should be given far less importance. Sir…
Graduates paying off student loans into their 50s – IFS/Sutton Trust
…students covered the cost of tuition fees and living costs by taking out student loans from the Student Loans Company. Under the pre-2012 system, students would start paying back these…