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🚨 The Department for Work and Pensions has announced plans to set out a clearer path to apprenticeships for young people.
Our Director of Research and Policy,
@carlcullinane.bsky.social, spoke to the BBC about the proposed changes 📻
Our Director of Research and Policy,
@carlcullinane.bsky.social, spoke to the BBC about the proposed changes 📻
February 9, 2026 at 2:41 PM
🚨 The Department for Work and Pensions has announced plans to set out a clearer path to apprenticeships for young people.
Our Director of Research and Policy,
@carlcullinane.bsky.social, spoke to the BBC about the proposed changes 📻
Our Director of Research and Policy,
@carlcullinane.bsky.social, spoke to the BBC about the proposed changes 📻
Happy #NationalApprenticeshipWeek!
To celebrate the week, we wanted to spotlight our Access Apprenticeships programme.
Access Apprenticeships is a year-long initiative supporting students to meet leading employers, connect with like-minded peers, and learn how to access top apprenticeships 🧵
To celebrate the week, we wanted to spotlight our Access Apprenticeships programme.
Access Apprenticeships is a year-long initiative supporting students to meet leading employers, connect with like-minded peers, and learn how to access top apprenticeships 🧵
February 9, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Happy #NationalApprenticeshipWeek!
To celebrate the week, we wanted to spotlight our Access Apprenticeships programme.
Access Apprenticeships is a year-long initiative supporting students to meet leading employers, connect with like-minded peers, and learn how to access top apprenticeships 🧵
To celebrate the week, we wanted to spotlight our Access Apprenticeships programme.
Access Apprenticeships is a year-long initiative supporting students to meet leading employers, connect with like-minded peers, and learn how to access top apprenticeships 🧵
🗣️ "BAFTA nominated actors are still five times more likely to have attended a fee paying school than the population as a whole."
Great to see Lord Parkinson directly cite our research on the lack of class diversity in creative professions in a debate in the House of Lords ⬇️
Great to see Lord Parkinson directly cite our research on the lack of class diversity in creative professions in a debate in the House of Lords ⬇️
February 8, 2026 at 8:44 PM
🗣️ "BAFTA nominated actors are still five times more likely to have attended a fee paying school than the population as a whole."
Great to see Lord Parkinson directly cite our research on the lack of class diversity in creative professions in a debate in the House of Lords ⬇️
Great to see Lord Parkinson directly cite our research on the lack of class diversity in creative professions in a debate in the House of Lords ⬇️
School funding needs to be more fairly distributed.
Changes made to the National Funding Formula in 2018 benefited schools in less deprived areas.
These changes should be reversed, in order to rebalance funding back towards schools serving the most disadvantaged communities.
Changes made to the National Funding Formula in 2018 benefited schools in less deprived areas.
These changes should be reversed, in order to rebalance funding back towards schools serving the most disadvantaged communities.
February 7, 2026 at 10:30 AM
School funding needs to be more fairly distributed.
Changes made to the National Funding Formula in 2018 benefited schools in less deprived areas.
These changes should be reversed, in order to rebalance funding back towards schools serving the most disadvantaged communities.
Changes made to the National Funding Formula in 2018 benefited schools in less deprived areas.
These changes should be reversed, in order to rebalance funding back towards schools serving the most disadvantaged communities.
An alumni of the Sutton Trust Fulbright US Programme has secured a full scholarship to study at Harvard! 🥳
Tina, who is from Keighley, is set to begin a joint degree in government and East Asian studies at the Ivy League university.
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2582651...
Tina, who is from Keighley, is set to begin a joint degree in government and East Asian studies at the Ivy League university.
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2582651...
Bradford student receives full scholarship to study at Harvard University
Tina Chawira from New College Bradford wins a full Harvard scholarship to study government and East Asian studies, inspiring Bradford students’…
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 8:44 PM
An alumni of the Sutton Trust Fulbright US Programme has secured a full scholarship to study at Harvard! 🥳
Tina, who is from Keighley, is set to begin a joint degree in government and East Asian studies at the Ivy League university.
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2582651...
Tina, who is from Keighley, is set to begin a joint degree in government and East Asian studies at the Ivy League university.
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2582651...
🚨 Wide gaps in waiting times for a SEND diagnosis by socio-economic background 🚨
Our research shows how middle-class (ABC1) parents have shorter waiting times for formal SEND diagnoses than working-class (C2DE) parents.
Our research shows how middle-class (ABC1) parents have shorter waiting times for formal SEND diagnoses than working-class (C2DE) parents.
February 4, 2026 at 8:44 PM
🚨 Wide gaps in waiting times for a SEND diagnosis by socio-economic background 🚨
Our research shows how middle-class (ABC1) parents have shorter waiting times for formal SEND diagnoses than working-class (C2DE) parents.
Our research shows how middle-class (ABC1) parents have shorter waiting times for formal SEND diagnoses than working-class (C2DE) parents.
Our Careers Plus Tech & Digital programme was set up to give our talented alumni access to one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing industries, while helping to close the tech talent gap.
Read our learnings from the inaugural year of the programme ⬇️
Read our learnings from the inaugural year of the programme ⬇️
Getting involved in our Careers Plus Tech & Digital programme! - The Sutton Trust
Learnings from the first year of our programme to widen access to tech.
www.suttontrust.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Our Careers Plus Tech & Digital programme was set up to give our talented alumni access to one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing industries, while helping to close the tech talent gap.
Read our learnings from the inaugural year of the programme ⬇️
Read our learnings from the inaugural year of the programme ⬇️
Creative careers are increasingly out reach for working-class young people.
They're being squeezed out of jobs in music, film, and TV.
Boosting class diversity in creative higher education would be a good place to start to improve access.
They're being squeezed out of jobs in music, film, and TV.
Boosting class diversity in creative higher education would be a good place to start to improve access.
The class crisis in creative HE - The Sutton Trust
An author of our work on access to creative professions explores the research in detail.
www.suttontrust.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Creative careers are increasingly out reach for working-class young people.
They're being squeezed out of jobs in music, film, and TV.
Boosting class diversity in creative higher education would be a good place to start to improve access.
They're being squeezed out of jobs in music, film, and TV.
Boosting class diversity in creative higher education would be a good place to start to improve access.
We welcome the BBC’s commitment to reflecting the lives of all communities, classes and cultures across the UK.
If working-class people are to be properly represented, then they need to be in the writing room, behind the camera, and on screen ⤵️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
If working-class people are to be properly represented, then they need to be in the writing room, behind the camera, and on screen ⤵️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC vows to better reflect working-class audiences around UK
An independent review also found the BBC can do more to represent the experiences of older women.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 8:44 PM
We welcome the BBC’s commitment to reflecting the lives of all communities, classes and cultures across the UK.
If working-class people are to be properly represented, then they need to be in the writing room, behind the camera, and on screen ⤵️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
If working-class people are to be properly represented, then they need to be in the writing room, behind the camera, and on screen ⤵️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
✍️ “Coastal deprivation is often compared to inner-city deprivation, but in many ways it is fundamentally distinct.”
Careers leader, Katy Tibbles, takes a closer look at the connection between coastal disadvantage and young people's future prospects 👇
Careers leader, Katy Tibbles, takes a closer look at the connection between coastal disadvantage and young people's future prospects 👇
Mind the Coastal Gap: Why Opportunity Still Ebbs on the Kent Coast - The Sutton Trust
Careers leader, Katy Tibbles, explores how coastal disadvantage shapes young people’s pathways and impacts their future.
www.suttontrust.com
January 31, 2026 at 10:15 AM
✍️ “Coastal deprivation is often compared to inner-city deprivation, but in many ways it is fundamentally distinct.”
Careers leader, Katy Tibbles, takes a closer look at the connection between coastal disadvantage and young people's future prospects 👇
Careers leader, Katy Tibbles, takes a closer look at the connection between coastal disadvantage and young people's future prospects 👇
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January 29, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Wondering what we've been up to this month? 💭
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The level of child poverty in this country is unacceptable.
@jrf-uk.bsky.social's new UK Poverty 2026 report highlights how children suffer the highest rates of poverty within the different sections of the population.
Around 3 in 10 children are living in poverty ⤵️
www.jrf.org.uk/uk-poverty-2...
@jrf-uk.bsky.social's new UK Poverty 2026 report highlights how children suffer the highest rates of poverty within the different sections of the population.
Around 3 in 10 children are living in poverty ⤵️
www.jrf.org.uk/uk-poverty-2...
UK Poverty 2026: The essential guide to understanding poverty in the UK
This report sets out the nature of poverty in the UK, and evaluates changes under the last Conservative-led Government. It also sets out the scale of action necessary for the current Government to del...
www.jrf.org.uk
January 28, 2026 at 12:30 PM
The level of child poverty in this country is unacceptable.
@jrf-uk.bsky.social's new UK Poverty 2026 report highlights how children suffer the highest rates of poverty within the different sections of the population.
Around 3 in 10 children are living in poverty ⤵️
www.jrf.org.uk/uk-poverty-2...
@jrf-uk.bsky.social's new UK Poverty 2026 report highlights how children suffer the highest rates of poverty within the different sections of the population.
Around 3 in 10 children are living in poverty ⤵️
www.jrf.org.uk/uk-poverty-2...
Working-class creatives are being squeezed out of careers in the arts.
Our research on the lack of class diversity in the creative industries has been cited in a new report on working-class participation in the arts across Greater Manchester ⤵️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Our research on the lack of class diversity in the creative industries has been cited in a new report on working-class participation in the arts across Greater Manchester ⤵️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bias against working class should be illegal, culture review says
More than 50% of respondents to a survey on the creative sector say they experienced class bias.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Working-class creatives are being squeezed out of careers in the arts.
Our research on the lack of class diversity in the creative industries has been cited in a new report on working-class participation in the arts across Greater Manchester ⤵️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Our research on the lack of class diversity in the creative industries has been cited in a new report on working-class participation in the arts across Greater Manchester ⤵️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reposted by The Sutton Trust
In Manchester this morning - with Andy Burnham kicking off creative Manchester report.
Lack of class representation in the arts is still a massive issue.
@suttontrust.bsky.social
Lack of class representation in the arts is still a massive issue.
@suttontrust.bsky.social
January 26, 2026 at 9:43 AM
In Manchester this morning - with Andy Burnham kicking off creative Manchester report.
Lack of class representation in the arts is still a massive issue.
@suttontrust.bsky.social
Lack of class representation in the arts is still a massive issue.
@suttontrust.bsky.social
Roughly 1% of the population go to Oxford or Cambridge for university.
But those in Britain's top jobs are 21x more likely to have attended Oxbridge than the wider population.
Oxbridge attendance is highest among senior judges, permanent secretaries, and in the shadow cabinet.
But those in Britain's top jobs are 21x more likely to have attended Oxbridge than the wider population.
Oxbridge attendance is highest among senior judges, permanent secretaries, and in the shadow cabinet.
January 25, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Roughly 1% of the population go to Oxford or Cambridge for university.
But those in Britain's top jobs are 21x more likely to have attended Oxbridge than the wider population.
Oxbridge attendance is highest among senior judges, permanent secretaries, and in the shadow cabinet.
But those in Britain's top jobs are 21x more likely to have attended Oxbridge than the wider population.
Oxbridge attendance is highest among senior judges, permanent secretaries, and in the shadow cabinet.
Could you be our next Salesforce & Systems Manager?
We're looking for somebody who has experience as a Salesforce administrator (particularly in the non-profit sector), a high degree of initiative, and strong analytical abilities.
Apply by 28th Jan!
We're looking for somebody who has experience as a Salesforce administrator (particularly in the non-profit sector), a high degree of initiative, and strong analytical abilities.
Apply by 28th Jan!
Salesforce & Systems Manager - The Sutton Trust
Deadline: 23:59, Wednesday 28th January . The Salesforce and Systems Manager will play a key role in the Programmes team ensuring that our systems and processes run smoothly, that data is accurate ...
recruitment.suttontrust.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Could you be our next Salesforce & Systems Manager?
We're looking for somebody who has experience as a Salesforce administrator (particularly in the non-profit sector), a high degree of initiative, and strong analytical abilities.
Apply by 28th Jan!
We're looking for somebody who has experience as a Salesforce administrator (particularly in the non-profit sector), a high degree of initiative, and strong analytical abilities.
Apply by 28th Jan!
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A huge thank you to everyone who joined us earlier this week for our event on social mobility, regional inequalities and young people not in employment, education or training (NEET)
January 22, 2026 at 9:33 AM
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us earlier this week for our event on social mobility, regional inequalities and young people not in employment, education or training (NEET)
It's great that UCAS has announced an expansion of the fee waiver to include care leavers for the 2027 cycle!
Care experienced young people often face extra barriers to accessing higher education, so this is a very positive move from UCAS.
www.ucas.com/corporate/ne...
Care experienced young people often face extra barriers to accessing higher education, so this is a very positive move from UCAS.
www.ucas.com/corporate/ne...
January 22, 2026 at 11:55 AM
It's great that UCAS has announced an expansion of the fee waiver to include care leavers for the 2027 cycle!
Care experienced young people often face extra barriers to accessing higher education, so this is a very positive move from UCAS.
www.ucas.com/corporate/ne...
Care experienced young people often face extra barriers to accessing higher education, so this is a very positive move from UCAS.
www.ucas.com/corporate/ne...
💬 "There’s a real risk that the world of acting becoming even more restricted to a privileged few. Funding for creative qualifications and drama schools across the country is increasingly under threat."
More on class diversity in acting 👇
More on class diversity in acting 👇
It’s time for those behind the camera to take action - The Sutton Trust
Improving class diversity in the creative industries is crucial.
www.suttontrust.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:54 AM
💬 "There’s a real risk that the world of acting becoming even more restricted to a privileged few. Funding for creative qualifications and drama schools across the country is increasingly under threat."
More on class diversity in acting 👇
More on class diversity in acting 👇
Working for free is a luxury that few can afford, but unpaid work is still expected across many sectors 👎
Unpaid internships are most prominent in real estate (64%), construction (54%), IT & telecoms (46%), legal (46%), and finance & accounting (45%).
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
Unpaid internships are most prominent in real estate (64%), construction (54%), IT & telecoms (46%), legal (46%), and finance & accounting (45%).
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
January 20, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Working for free is a luxury that few can afford, but unpaid work is still expected across many sectors 👎
Unpaid internships are most prominent in real estate (64%), construction (54%), IT & telecoms (46%), legal (46%), and finance & accounting (45%).
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
Unpaid internships are most prominent in real estate (64%), construction (54%), IT & telecoms (46%), legal (46%), and finance & accounting (45%).
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
Do working-class people have a fair shot at becoming an influencer? 📱
Tolani-Ruth Ogundamisi, a PhD student who’s currently doing a research internship with our team, explores the socio-economic backgrounds of content creators in our latest blog ✍️
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
Tolani-Ruth Ogundamisi, a PhD student who’s currently doing a research internship with our team, explores the socio-economic backgrounds of content creators in our latest blog ✍️
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
Do working-class content creators have a stake in the influencer economy? - The Sutton Trust
What kinds of backgrounds do influencers come from?
www.suttontrust.com
January 19, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Do working-class people have a fair shot at becoming an influencer? 📱
Tolani-Ruth Ogundamisi, a PhD student who’s currently doing a research internship with our team, explores the socio-economic backgrounds of content creators in our latest blog ✍️
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
Tolani-Ruth Ogundamisi, a PhD student who’s currently doing a research internship with our team, explores the socio-economic backgrounds of content creators in our latest blog ✍️
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
Have you ever been mocked because of how you sound? Did you ever get mocked at university because of the way you speak?
Our research on accents and social mobility features testimonials from students and professionals who have experienced accent bias ⤵️
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
Our research on accents and social mobility features testimonials from students and professionals who have experienced accent bias ⤵️
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
Speaking Up - The Sutton Trust
How does accent impact social mobility?
www.suttontrust.com
January 18, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Have you ever been mocked because of how you sound? Did you ever get mocked at university because of the way you speak?
Our research on accents and social mobility features testimonials from students and professionals who have experienced accent bias ⤵️
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
Our research on accents and social mobility features testimonials from students and professionals who have experienced accent bias ⤵️
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
There's still time to apply for our Digital Communications Officer role!
We're looking for somebody who has flexible skills across both web and social, with a strong ability to create eye-catching visuals and produce high-quality video content ⬇️
We're looking for somebody who has flexible skills across both web and social, with a strong ability to create eye-catching visuals and produce high-quality video content ⬇️
Digital Communications Officer - The Sutton Trust
Deadline: 23:59, 21st January 2026 . The Digital Communications Officer reports to the Digital Communications Manager. The post holder plays a key supporting role in communicating the work of the T...
recruitment.suttontrust.com
January 17, 2026 at 9:54 AM
There's still time to apply for our Digital Communications Officer role!
We're looking for somebody who has flexible skills across both web and social, with a strong ability to create eye-catching visuals and produce high-quality video content ⬇️
We're looking for somebody who has flexible skills across both web and social, with a strong ability to create eye-catching visuals and produce high-quality video content ⬇️
✍️ "The creative sector contributes over £120 billion to the UK economy, but many talented young people from disadvantaged backgrounds can’t pursue their dream and enter this thriving industry."
Class diversity must be improved in creative professions 👇
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
Class diversity must be improved in creative professions 👇
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
It’s time for those behind the camera to take action - The Sutton Trust
Improving class diversity in the creative industries is crucial.
www.suttontrust.com
January 15, 2026 at 8:44 PM
✍️ "The creative sector contributes over £120 billion to the UK economy, but many talented young people from disadvantaged backgrounds can’t pursue their dream and enter this thriving industry."
Class diversity must be improved in creative professions 👇
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
Class diversity must be improved in creative professions 👇
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
People who attended private schools are heavily overrepresented in the world of business.
Our research, Elitist Britain 2025, looked closely at the education backgrounds of leading people across the sector - including FTSE 100 companies, tech firms and PR firms 👇
elitistbritain.suttontrust.com
Our research, Elitist Britain 2025, looked closely at the education backgrounds of leading people across the sector - including FTSE 100 companies, tech firms and PR firms 👇
elitistbritain.suttontrust.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:44 PM
People who attended private schools are heavily overrepresented in the world of business.
Our research, Elitist Britain 2025, looked closely at the education backgrounds of leading people across the sector - including FTSE 100 companies, tech firms and PR firms 👇
elitistbritain.suttontrust.com
Our research, Elitist Britain 2025, looked closely at the education backgrounds of leading people across the sector - including FTSE 100 companies, tech firms and PR firms 👇
elitistbritain.suttontrust.com