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Championing social mobility through evidence-based programmes, agenda-setting research and policy advocacy.

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The Sutton Trust

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🚨 NEW: There has been an alarming increase in the proportion of school leaders reporting cuts to essential staff and activities this year. Our new research reveals a worsening picture of schools funding, with the proportion of schools making cuts increasing on 2023 ⤵️ 🧵

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The Sutton Trust

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🚨 Not a single player in the England Women's World Cup squad went to a private school, we have found. Ahead of the World Cup final, our analysis of @Lionesses backgrounds reveals differences between this squad and other English sports teams ⤵️ #WomensWorldCup2023 #England

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"More than half of the gaps in achievement at age 11 are due to inequality that was already present at age five.” - Improving early years education is crucial if we want to improve social mobility in the UK. Read our fact sheet explaining why:

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🚨 THE NEW CABINET 🚨 The new Prime Minister, Liz Truss, has assembled her cabinet - but how representative is it? Our analysis has found that 68% of the cabinet attended a private school, compared to ~7% of the UK population.

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Only 7% of the Uk's population attended private school. Yet in 2016 we found that 71% of the judiciary, 61% of doctors and 51% of journalists attended an independent school. Read our full report on Britain's leading people here:

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We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with @MercedesAMGF1 🎉 Our partnership will provide a unique opportunity for our students to learn from and be inspired by industry experts - we are really looking forward to start working together!

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We are delighted to be partnering with the @suttontrust as part of our Accelerate 25 programme. This partnership will enable us to focus together on three key strategic areas: Pathways to Engineering, Careers Events and Educational Summer Schools. 💪

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🚨 Young people from low-income homes are more likely to become a high earner if they attend university, our research has found. Our research has shown how universities are vehicles of social mobility. Efforts to widen access to higher education must be continued.

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Where did Boris Johnson's new cabinet go to school and university? 🏫 64% attended a private school 🏫 27% attended a comprehensive 🏫 9% attended a grammar 🎓 36% attended both an independent school and Oxbridge

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Great news about the decision to extend the free school meal scheme over the summer. We must do all we can to protect disadvantaged children in these difficult times.

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Marcus Rashford: Food voucher U-turn after footballer's campaign

The Manchester United star praises the government for agreeing to fund free school meals in England this summer.

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Our analysis of the data today shows that we're seeing growing gaps between independent and state schools at the top grades, which is a real cause of concern.

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According to @TeachFirst , 4 out of 5 schools with the poorest pupils do not have enough devices and internet access to ensure all pupils can keep learning from home. We must ensure that every child has the resources they need to continue their education.

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🚨 Our new research reveals pervasive accent bias in education & the workplace. 🗣️ Figures like @AngelaRayner @EstherMcVey1 @amolrajan & @AlexScott have all called out bias against their accents. Have you ever experienced accent bias? Let us know⤵️

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THREAD: Private school pupils are more than twice as likely to attend online classes every day than their state school counterparts.

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High-attaining disadvantaged students are more likely to have their grades under-predicted than their richer peers – evidence suggests these students often apply for courses which do not reflect their academic abilities

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Many things need to be addressed as a result of yesterday's A Level results. Here are some of our primary concerns.

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Higher education is a key driver of social mobility in this country 📈 Our landmark piece of research showed that low-income students are 4x more likely to become socially mobile if they attend university. We must continue efforts to widen access 👇

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Given the uncertainties faced by many disadvantaged students in light of yesterday's results, it is vital that the appeals process must be fair, free and easy to navigate for all.

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It’s a sad indictment of the prospects for improved social mobility in the current political climate that Alan Milburn and colleagues have felt the need to resign. It is vital that the PM renews her commitment to ensure that every young person has the chance to get on in life.

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NEW: Although children are taking part in more hours of remote lessons now than during the first school closures, poorer children are still missing out on learning the most. 📊 Read our latest research:

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💬 "The education system alone cannot eradicate the attainment gap. A true strategy to close the gap for good must include a plan to reduce, and ultimately to end child poverty in the UK." More on the findings from our briefing on the attainment gap 👇

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Closing the attainment gap should be a priority for the next government - Sutton Trust

Kevin Latham analyses the findings from our policy briefing on the attainment gap.

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Fantastic to see that UCAS will be providing individual-level data on free school meals to universities this summer. We have long been calling for this to help higher education institutions with their contextual admissions.

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🚨 PRIVATE EDUCATION IN THE CABINET 🚨 Following yesterday's reshuffle - 🔵 63% of the new cabinet attended a private school (vs ~7% of the UK population) 🔵 41% went through a pipeline from private school to Oxford or Cambridge University

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💬 "The education system alone cannot eradicate the attainment gap. A true strategy to close the gap for good must include a plan to reduce, and ultimately to end child poverty in the UK." Read the findings from our briefing on the attainment gap 👇

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Closing the attainment gap should be a priority for the next government - Sutton Trust

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For the first time, the Sutton Trust and @SMCommission have worked together to reveal the educational backgrounds of the ‘elite’ across British society. See thread below for the headline findings 👇 (1/6) #ElitistBritain

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“The home is the hardest but most important place for education to focus on.” More than half of gaps in achievement at age 11 are due to inequality that was present at age five - it's great to hear @DamianHinds raising the importance of the home learning environment #HLEsummit

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"More than half of the gaps in achievement at age 11 are due to inequality that was already present at age five.” - Improving early years education is crucial if we want to improve social mobility in the UK. Read our fact sheet explaining why:

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This is great to see. The early years is such an important time for development and more needs to be done to support young children and their families.

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Today I’m proud to be launching The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood — let’s embrace this golden opportunity to create a happier, more mentally healthy and more nurturing society.

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🚨 Young people from low-income homes are more likely to become a high earner if they attend university. Our research demonstrates the role universities play in driving social mobility. We must persist in our efforts to widen access to higher education ⤵️

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UPDATE: 65% of the new cabinet were privately educated, compared to just 7% of the population and 29% of total MPs. Boris Johnson’s cabinet are over nine times more likely to have gone to private school than the general public. #reshuffle

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We’re thrilled to announce our new digital platform, Sutton Trust Online, which has been created in partnership with @Bloomberg . The platform will help 6,000 disadvantaged young people with their university choices and applications:

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🚨 The top 20 universities for social mobility in England 🚨 Our research with @TheIFS calculated a ‘mobility score’ for every university in the country, based on how many disadvantaged students get in, and how well they do after graduation ⬇️

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NEW: The early years are vital for a child’s development. But many of the poorest families are locked out of the government's 30 hours of free early education and childcare for three- and four-year-olds. #aFairStart We’ve looked at the issue in detail:

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Reverting to teacher assessed grades will bring some long overdue clarity to the students and schools who have been unfairly affected by the adjustment process. We must ensure that this move genuinely helps social mobility and undoes some of the injustices that came to light.

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This year’s A Level results follow a turbulent year for all schools, teachers and pupils. It’s important to remember that both disparities in remote learning and differences in types of assessment have disproportionately affected those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

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🔄RESHUFFLE UPDATE🔄 📚 60% of the new Cabinet post reshuffle attended a private school, compared to ~7% of the UK population. 🎓27% attended both an independent school and Oxbridge

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Unequal access to higher education is not just about #Oxbridge , our new report shows

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Low social mobility and lack of educational opportunity is arguably the biggest social challenge of our times. We work to break the link between educational opportunities and family background, so young people can fulfil their potential

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Released today, our latest research ‘Stop Start’ reveals as many as 1,000 Sure Start centres have closed since 2009 – twice as many as the government have reported #SureStart

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Which universities are driving social mobility? 📈 Our research ranks universities using a 'mobility score' - based on how many disadvantaged students get in, and how well they do after graduation. Many of the top 20 are less selective institutions in or near London 👇

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THREAD: We’re excited to be working with @EducEndowFoundn , @nesta_uk and @ImpetusPEF on the new National Tutoring Programme, which will provide catch-up support to pupils who have missed out the most during school closures.

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Access to early years education in England is unequal and unfair. The poorest children are locked out of vital opportunities. You can help change this. Find out more: #AFairStart

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NEW: Young people from low-income homes are more likely to become a high earner if they attend university, according to our latest research with @TheIFS . But where you go and what you study is crucial. Read our brand-new report in full here:

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NEW: KS4 attainment data released this morning reveals the attainment gap is at its highest level since 2011. Over a decade of progress in narrowing the gap has been reversed🧵

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NEW: State schools are almost twice as likely to be affected by teacher absences than private schools. Our latest polling shows that Covid is causing serious disruption in schools. Read more:

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More than half of the gaps in achievement at age 11 are due to inequality that was already present at age five. Read more facts on why need to keep #earlyyears on the policy agenda:

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It’s really important that universities make greater use of contextual admissions for students who have narrowly missed out on their grades. They must recognise that this year all students’ grades have been awarded in extraordinary circumstances. #ResultsDay

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Just 7% of the population are privately educated, yet 51% of top journalists, 67% Oscar winners and 61% of leading medics attended private school. See the full make up of Britain's leading people:

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🚨 Private education in the cabinet 🚨 61% of the cabinet attended a private school, our analysis found. Just 7% of the UK population are privately educated, meaning the cabinet are nearly 9x more likely to have gone to a private school than the general population.

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While the government must make the hard choices necessary to control the pandemic, the impact on young people – and particularly those from poorer homes – must not be underestimated. We need to tackle the digital divide as an absolute priority.

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🚨 PRIVATE EDUCATION IN THE NEW CABINET 🚨 The new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has appointed his cabinet - 🔵 61% attended a private school (vs ~7% of the UK population) 🔵 32% went through a pipeline from private school to Oxford or Cambridge University #reshuffle

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"This is not just a personal tragedy for the individuals affected, but for social mobility too." Read about what this year's A Level results might mean for the future of social mobility in the UK.

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“Our research has found that high-attaining disadvantaged students are more likely to have their grades under-predicted than their better-off peers.” We respond to @UKLabour @AngelaRayner proposals for post-qualification applications today:

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🚨 NEW: Over 28,000 disadvantaged pupils who might have been expected to achieve top grades at GCSE did not do so between 2017 and 2021. Our new research reveals the extent to which the talent of high-potential disadvantaged young people is being wasted ⤵️ 🧵

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81% of graduates will never repay their student debt. Our latest research shows that reintroducing maintenance grants and using a means-tested fee would reduce student debt overall and restore fairness

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THREAD 👉Our research shows that the highest-ranking state schools accept much fewer disadvantaged pupils than average, and often fewer than live in their local community, leading to a socially segregated school system. #comprehensivelyfair

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Before they even start school, disadvantaged children are already 11 months behind their peers. But high quality early education has the power to minimise this gap. It is essential that all children have access to quality early education, regardless of their background.

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Just 7% of the population are privately educated, yet 51% of top journalists, 67% Oscar winners and 61% of leading medics attended private school. See the full make up of Britain's leading people:

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🚨 NEW: Ahead of @Lionesses match against Colombia, we have looked at the backgrounds of the players in the World Cup squad ⚽️ Not a single player in this year's squad went to a private school, compared to 43% of the England Men's cricket team ⤵️ #WomensWorldCup2023 #England

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NEW RESEARCH: More students are going onto postgraduate study, but is the option open to students from all backgrounds? While the introduction of loans has helped to widen access, rising tuition fees risk wiping out progress. Read our latest research:

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Free school meals are an important way of looking after the most vulnerable in society. Financial hardship for parents doesn't go away in the school holidays. It is vital, especially in this difficult economic climate, that children have enough to eat both in and out of school.

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THREAD: How similar are the educational backgrounds of our new MPs to the UK population? Our research shows that 54% of the MPs elected yesterday went to comprehensive school, but MPs are still 4 times more likely than the general public to have been privately educated. #GE2019

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"If you get three Bs from Eton, you’re probably not as impressive as somebody who gets three Bs from the school in a part of the country where the school [wasn’t] doing well" Watch @JustineGreening 's full keynote for #BestinClass2018

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Disadvantage doesn’t disappear at the age of 16. Many 16-19 year-olds have had their education severely disrupted by the pandemic. The government should extend the pupil premium to this age group in the upcoming Spending Review. #SpendingReview

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The cost of university should not be a barrier to anyone going to university. We are calling for restored maintenance grants and the use of means-tested fees so that university costs reflect the financial situation of young people.

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The university admissions process in the UK is complex, time-consuming and creates multiple barriers for disadvantaged students applying for higher education

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🚨 Accent prestige in the UK 🚨 Our research has found that a hierarchy of accent prestige remains in Britain 🗣️ Received Pronunciation is considered the most prestigious, while accents associated with industrial cities and ethnic minority accents are ranked lowest.

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67% of the Prime Minister's Cabinet were independently educated, compared to just 7% of the general population. Find our full report on the new House of Commons here: #GE2019 #socialmobility

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🚨 NEW: Our briefing on the attainment gap warns that inequalities in education are a ticking time bomb for social mobility. With the gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers widening considerably post pandemic, a renewed focus on closing it is urgently needed 🧵⤵️

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Good to see rising numbers of state school pupils at @Cambridge_Uni and that 1 in 4 pupils are from less advantaged backgrounds - their commitment to widening participation is welcome, including through the Sutton Trust Cambridge UK Summer School.

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State school numbers rise at Cambridge

Cambridge University is expecting its highest proportion of state school students since the 1980s.

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🚨 PRIVATE EDUCATION IN THE NEW CABINET 🚨 The new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has appointed his cabinet - 🔵 65% attended a private school (vs ~7% of the UK population) 🔵 35% went through a pipeline from private school to Oxford or Cambridge University #reshuffle

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🚨 NEW: Our new research on school admissions reveals the extent to which comprehensive schools in England are socially segregated. Building on our previous research, it shows there has been no improvement in fair access access to top state schools since 2016 ⬇️ 🧵

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NEW: Just 10% of teachers report that all their students have adequate access to a device for remote learning. Our latest polling of teachers finds that the #digitaldivide has not narrowed, despite the government’s promise to provide laptops. Read more:

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Students from low-income families graduate university with more debt than their better-off peers. We recommend a means tested fee and restored maintenance grants to reduce overall debt and restore fairness:

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Delighted to welcome @BeckyFrancis7 as the new Chief Executive of our sister charity the @EducEndowFoundn . Looking forward to working together over the coming years.

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NEW: EEF has announced the appointment of Professor Becky Francis as its new Chief Executive:

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Social mobility in Britain is low. The educational opportunities and life chances of a child born today are strongly linked to their parents’ socio-economic background. This is not just unfair, we're also missing out on potential economic growth 📉 We need change.

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🚨 Young people from low-income homes are more likely to become a high earner if they attend university. Widening access to higher education is essential for driving social mobility. Find out more about universities and social mobility ⤵️

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A welcome emphasis from @DamianHinds this morning on the early years. The educational divide opens up early, and we need much greater investment in high quality early education, alongside support for parents, if we want to give every child the best start in life. #socialmobility

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Tomorrow morning, students across the country will receive their results for A Levels and other qualifications. Ahead of this important day, we look at this cohort's educational journey and what we know so far about what to expect from tomorrow's results 🧵 ⤵️ #ResultsDay2023

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🚨 Disadvantaged children are already 11 months behind their peers before they even start school. The early years are a crucial period for children's development. It is vital that high-quality early education is accessible to all children, regardless of their background.

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🚨 NEW: There has been a sharp increase in cuts to teaching assistants, school trips and IT equipment this year, our new research has found. It reveals a deeply concerning picture for our schools, with essential staff and activities being cut. Read what we found ⤵️ 🧵

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When schools close, a concern will be ensuring that all children have the resources to learn from home. This is crucial for disadvantaged students who are likely to need online resources the most. We need to try and limit the impact on the attainment gap as much as possible.

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NEW: How can universities and employers measure disadvantage and how effective are the different markers available? Our new report explores how different measures relate to long-term family income.

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“This research confirms what we already know – that the results in grammars reflect prior attainment and socio-economic background – and we have shown how the best comprehensives gain similar results for their high ability pupils.” - @Lem_SuttonTrust

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The decision to change the date of pupil premium reporting from January to October could lose schools thousands of pounds. We're calling on the government to reverse this decision to ensure that schools receive pupil premium funding for all eligible pupils.

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NEW: Divides in learning loss during Covid may drive a ‘step change’ decline in social mobility. Our report, marking our 25th anniversary, reveals that life chances for disadvantaged young people will be blighted by the pandemic as the UK braces for a cost-of-living crisis 🧵👇

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“High quality teaching is the most important way to improve the attainment of disadvantaged pupils. Ensuring that pupils from all backgrounds have access to high quality teaching is crucial for social mobility” - Sir Peter Lampl on @OECD 's latest report.

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Poorest students almost three years behind wealthy peers in UK, study finds

'Getting the right teachers into the most disadvantaged schools is the solution'

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Growing up on a council estate in East London, @wesstreeting was the first in his family to graduate from university 🎓 From attending our summer school at @Cambridge_Uni to becoming an MP and now Shadow Health Secretary, read more about his journey ⤵️

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Teachers are always a hugely important part of a young person's life but never more so than in the past year. Thank you to all the teachers who have continued to do amazing work in the hardest of circumstances. #ThankATeacherDay

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Which types of schools did those in Britain's top jobs go to? 🎓 We found that those who are educated independently are heavily overrepresented in top jobs, with 39% of them attending a private school ⤵️

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🚨 Those who go to private school are heavily overrepresented in Britain's elite, our research shows. Did you know that privately educated people make up 39% of those in top jobs across competitive professions like law, politics, and the media? ⤵️

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🔎 NEW CABINET ANALYSIS 🔎 📚 68% of Liz Truss's cabinet were educated privately, the highest proportion since John Major’s cabinet in 1992. 🎓 26% attended both an independent school and Oxbridge. Our breakdown of the education backgrounds of the new cabinet ⤵️

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From what we're hearing from students, teachers and universities, it seems clear that the very groups who already face disadvantage have been the most affected by this year's grading system. Here are some immediate ways of addressing the problem. #alevelresults2020

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Day 3: Britain’s most powerful people are 5 times more likely to have been to a private school than the general population. Get the research: #12DaysofChristmas #socialmobility

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NEW REPORT: The potential impacts of COVID-19 on social mobility. Read our immediate concerns in full here:

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🚨 Free School Meals eligibility should be expanded 🚨 Our research has shown that teachers are seeing increasing numbers of pupils coming to school hungry. That's why we want access to FSM to be extended to cover all families in receipt of Universal Credit ⤵️

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It is estimated that schools could lose thousands of pounds from this decision. Alongside the @EducEndowFoundn , we are calling on the government to reverse this decision to ensure that schools receive pupil premium funding for all eligible pupils.

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Disadvantaged children are already 11 months behind their peers when they start school. High-quality early years provision gives all children the best possible start. The Chancellor should invest properly in the early years in the Spending Review. #SpendingReview #AFairStart

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Currently, poorest students graduate from university with the most debt. Means-tested fees and reintroducing maintenance grants would reduce overall student debt and restore fairness

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💬 “It is disgraceful that people are mocked, criticised or singled out for their accents.” Our research has highlighted how those from working class backgrounds have been mocked in the workplace because of their accent. Accent bias must be tackled.

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💬 "Disadvantaged high attainers seemed to be more motivated by the idea of making their parents proud, supporting them financially or caring for them in the future." How do the experiences of pupils with high academic potential differ by background? ⤵️

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Telling the stories of the Class of 2023 – education experiences of high potential students from...

How do the experiences of similarly talented pupils differ by background?

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We welcome calls to ban unpaid internships that last for more than 4 weeks. #payinterns

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