Nearly half of UK award nominees in last decade were privately educated
Labour analysis finds 40% of Britons nominated for main prizes at major cultural awards went to private school
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Labour analysis finds 40% of Britons nominated for main prizes at major cultural awards went to private school
Long thought of as a route into a skilled career for young people, there has been a decline in the number of youth apprenticeships since the introduction 2017 reforms – experts say changes are needed to boost access.
The Sutton Trust says that the next government needs to do much more for the most disadvantaged youngsters, which means increasing funding for low-income pupils, and taking hunger out of the classroom.
Study of 23-year-olds found the exams were even more important for those from disadvantaged backgrounds
A 50 per cent reduction in funding for the government’s national tutoring programme (NTP) could widen the attainment gap between students from disadvantaged families and their peers, the Sutton Trust has warned.