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✍️ "There’s a clear commitment to address the socioeconomic attainment gap and other educational inequalities."
Our latest blog unpacks the proposals outlined in the Curriculum and Assessment Review in more detail ⬇️
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
Our latest blog unpacks the proposals outlined in the Curriculum and Assessment Review in more detail ⬇️
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
November 11, 2025 at 7:53 AM
✍️ "There’s a clear commitment to address the socioeconomic attainment gap and other educational inequalities."
Our latest blog unpacks the proposals outlined in the Curriculum and Assessment Review in more detail ⬇️
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
Our latest blog unpacks the proposals outlined in the Curriculum and Assessment Review in more detail ⬇️
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
✍️ "It is essential that findings from this report and the wider COSMO study are used to learn lessons from the pandemic and inform the national response to future disruptions and crises."
More insights on the COVID generation in our latest blog ⤵️
More insights on the COVID generation in our latest blog ⤵️
Learning lessons from the COVID generation - The Sutton Trust
More evidence of the challenges young people faced during the pandemic and beyond.
www.suttontrust.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:44 PM
✍️ "It is essential that findings from this report and the wider COSMO study are used to learn lessons from the pandemic and inform the national response to future disruptions and crises."
More insights on the COVID generation in our latest blog ⤵️
More insights on the COVID generation in our latest blog ⤵️
Our alum Bethany, who is a member of our Alumni Leadership Board, has been celebrated as one of Scotland's 30 under 30 🚀
Her excellent work in advocating for social mobility has earned her a place on the tenth anniversary of the list ⬇️
Her excellent work in advocating for social mobility has earned her a place on the tenth anniversary of the list ⬇️
Tillicoultry activist honoured on Scotland’s 30 Under 30 list
Tillicoultry resident is being celebrated on Scotland’s 30 Under 30 list. Bethany Spain was honoured for her work as an advocate and activist.
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November 8, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Our alum Bethany, who is a member of our Alumni Leadership Board, has been celebrated as one of Scotland's 30 under 30 🚀
Her excellent work in advocating for social mobility has earned her a place on the tenth anniversary of the list ⬇️
Her excellent work in advocating for social mobility has earned her a place on the tenth anniversary of the list ⬇️
🗣️ "I'm particularly pleased that the Sutton Trust is wholeheartedly behind this review."
MP for Reading Central, @mattrodda.bsky.social, mentioned us in Parliament following the Education Secretary's statement on the Curriculum and Assessment Review this week ⤵️
MP for Reading Central, @mattrodda.bsky.social, mentioned us in Parliament following the Education Secretary's statement on the Curriculum and Assessment Review this week ⤵️
November 7, 2025 at 11:07 AM
🗣️ "I'm particularly pleased that the Sutton Trust is wholeheartedly behind this review."
MP for Reading Central, @mattrodda.bsky.social, mentioned us in Parliament following the Education Secretary's statement on the Curriculum and Assessment Review this week ⤵️
MP for Reading Central, @mattrodda.bsky.social, mentioned us in Parliament following the Education Secretary's statement on the Curriculum and Assessment Review this week ⤵️
Don’t miss our Head of University Access & Digital @jondatta.bsky.social speaking to Sarah Dirrane this Tuesday in a live edition of The Student Outcomes Podcast, all about place, background, and opportunity ⬇️
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November 6, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Don’t miss our Head of University Access & Digital @jondatta.bsky.social speaking to Sarah Dirrane this Tuesday in a live edition of The Student Outcomes Podcast, all about place, background, and opportunity ⬇️
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🚨 The Government has published the Curriculum and Assessment Review.
The independent review, chaired by @beckyfrancis.bsky.social, offers a balanced critique of our current curriculum and assessment system, and outlines a series of recommendations for reform.
Our reaction 🧵⤵️
The independent review, chaired by @beckyfrancis.bsky.social, offers a balanced critique of our current curriculum and assessment system, and outlines a series of recommendations for reform.
Our reaction 🧵⤵️
November 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🚨 The Government has published the Curriculum and Assessment Review.
The independent review, chaired by @beckyfrancis.bsky.social, offers a balanced critique of our current curriculum and assessment system, and outlines a series of recommendations for reform.
Our reaction 🧵⤵️
The independent review, chaired by @beckyfrancis.bsky.social, offers a balanced critique of our current curriculum and assessment system, and outlines a series of recommendations for reform.
Our reaction 🧵⤵️
Last month, evidence sessions for the UK COVID-19 Inquiry module on children and young people took place.
As the inquiry continues, our latest blog discusses insights from our new research on the impact of the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis on young people.
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
As the inquiry continues, our latest blog discusses insights from our new research on the impact of the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis on young people.
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
Learning lessons from the COVID generation - The Sutton Trust
More evidence of the challenges young people faced during the pandemic and beyond.
www.suttontrust.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Last month, evidence sessions for the UK COVID-19 Inquiry module on children and young people took place.
As the inquiry continues, our latest blog discusses insights from our new research on the impact of the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis on young people.
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
As the inquiry continues, our latest blog discusses insights from our new research on the impact of the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis on young people.
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
Both the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis have had profound consequences on the lives of young people.
As the UK COVID Inquiry continues, our new research looks at these consequences in more depth, analysing interviews with young people involved in the COSMO Study 🧵⤵️
As the UK COVID Inquiry continues, our new research looks at these consequences in more depth, analysing interviews with young people involved in the COSMO Study 🧵⤵️
November 4, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Both the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis have had profound consequences on the lives of young people.
As the UK COVID Inquiry continues, our new research looks at these consequences in more depth, analysing interviews with young people involved in the COSMO Study 🧵⤵️
As the UK COVID Inquiry continues, our new research looks at these consequences in more depth, analysing interviews with young people involved in the COSMO Study 🧵⤵️
🚨 Reform the National Funding Formula 🚨
Previous changes to the NFF have had a disproportionately negative impact on schools in deprived areas.
We're calling for it to be reformed to rebalance funding back towards schools that need it the most.
Previous changes to the NFF have had a disproportionately negative impact on schools in deprived areas.
We're calling for it to be reformed to rebalance funding back towards schools that need it the most.
November 3, 2025 at 8:44 PM
🚨 Reform the National Funding Formula 🚨
Previous changes to the NFF have had a disproportionately negative impact on schools in deprived areas.
We're calling for it to be reformed to rebalance funding back towards schools that need it the most.
Previous changes to the NFF have had a disproportionately negative impact on schools in deprived areas.
We're calling for it to be reformed to rebalance funding back towards schools that need it the most.
💬 "The technology will not wait for government to develop a policy response. In the meantime, school leaders are being confronted right now with the challenges of getting AI right."
More on the need to tackle new gaps in how AI is used in education 👇
More on the need to tackle new gaps in how AI is used in education 👇
Mind the gaps: three areas to watch for AI disadvantage - The Sutton Trust
Breaking down the findings from our research on AI in schools.
www.suttontrust.com
November 2, 2025 at 8:44 PM
💬 "The technology will not wait for government to develop a policy response. In the meantime, school leaders are being confronted right now with the challenges of getting AI right."
More on the need to tackle new gaps in how AI is used in education 👇
More on the need to tackle new gaps in how AI is used in education 👇
🗨️ "Those tasked with interpreting the news often come from a very narrow range of backgrounds, and there is little sign of progress"
Our research found that the percentage of privately educated newspaper columnists has risen to 50%.
Our research found that the percentage of privately educated newspaper columnists has risen to 50%.
Half of newspaper columnists were privately educated, Sutton Trust reveals
Research from the Sutton Trust has found that the percentage of newspaper columnists who went to private school has risen to 50% in 2025.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 1, 2025 at 10:15 AM
🗨️ "Those tasked with interpreting the news often come from a very narrow range of backgrounds, and there is little sign of progress"
Our research found that the percentage of privately educated newspaper columnists has risen to 50%.
Our research found that the percentage of privately educated newspaper columnists has risen to 50%.
💬 "Little progress has been made in opening up positions of power, with those from private schools maintaining a vice-like grip on the most important roles."
Positions of power in Britain are still dominated by a sliver of the population.
More ⤵️
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Positions of power in Britain are still dominated by a sliver of the population.
More ⤵️
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October 31, 2025 at 9:33 AM
💬 "Little progress has been made in opening up positions of power, with those from private schools maintaining a vice-like grip on the most important roles."
Positions of power in Britain are still dominated by a sliver of the population.
More ⤵️
elitistbritain.suttontrust.com
Positions of power in Britain are still dominated by a sliver of the population.
More ⤵️
elitistbritain.suttontrust.com
Introducing our new Alumni Leadership Board 🚀
Our ALB is made up of a core group of volunteers who have previously participated in one of our programmes.
They support us in our mission to break the link between background and success ⤵️
Our ALB is made up of a core group of volunteers who have previously participated in one of our programmes.
They support us in our mission to break the link between background and success ⤵️
Our People - The Sutton Trust
Nick Harrison leads an expert executive team, overseen by a group of trustees. Their work is supported by the Board, made up of senior figures from a range of backgrounds who provide strategic advice…
www.suttontrust.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Introducing our new Alumni Leadership Board 🚀
Our ALB is made up of a core group of volunteers who have previously participated in one of our programmes.
They support us in our mission to break the link between background and success ⤵️
Our ALB is made up of a core group of volunteers who have previously participated in one of our programmes.
They support us in our mission to break the link between background and success ⤵️
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Great to be in a (somewhat wet) Manchester today for the Digital Inclusion summit with @andyburnham.bsky.social
#FixTheDigitalDivide @suttontrust.bsky.social
#FixTheDigitalDivide @suttontrust.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Great to be in a (somewhat wet) Manchester today for the Digital Inclusion summit with @andyburnham.bsky.social
#FixTheDigitalDivide @suttontrust.bsky.social
#FixTheDigitalDivide @suttontrust.bsky.social
The Government’s Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper marks an important moment for higher education and social mobility in England.
@jondatta.bsky.social outlines what the announcement means for widening access to university in our latest blog ⤵️
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
@jondatta.bsky.social outlines what the announcement means for widening access to university in our latest blog ⤵️
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
What the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper means for access and participation - The Sutton Trust
The impact of the Skills White Paper on university access?
www.suttontrust.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:40 AM
The Government’s Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper marks an important moment for higher education and social mobility in England.
@jondatta.bsky.social outlines what the announcement means for widening access to university in our latest blog ⤵️
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
@jondatta.bsky.social outlines what the announcement means for widening access to university in our latest blog ⤵️
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
🚨 Wide gaps in waiting times for a SEND diagnosis by socio-economic background 🚨
Our new research shows that middle-class parents have shorter waiting times for formal SEND diagnoses than working-class parents.
More from our work on the SEND system 👇
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
Our new research shows that middle-class parents have shorter waiting times for formal SEND diagnoses than working-class parents.
More from our work on the SEND system 👇
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
October 27, 2025 at 8:44 PM
🚨 Wide gaps in waiting times for a SEND diagnosis by socio-economic background 🚨
Our new research shows that middle-class parents have shorter waiting times for formal SEND diagnoses than working-class parents.
More from our work on the SEND system 👇
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
Our new research shows that middle-class parents have shorter waiting times for formal SEND diagnoses than working-class parents.
More from our work on the SEND system 👇
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
✍️ "Privately educated people tend to find more success in the creative industries, with BAFTA-nominated actors being five times more likely to have attended private school than the general population."
Our research mentioned in Radio Times ⤵️
Our research mentioned in Radio Times ⤵️
Line of Duty icon Vicky McClure reveals how she 'champions' the working class with ITV's Trigger Point
The celebrated actor called for a "top down" rethink of industry hiring practices.
www.radiotimes.com
October 25, 2025 at 9:15 AM
✍️ "Privately educated people tend to find more success in the creative industries, with BAFTA-nominated actors being five times more likely to have attended private school than the general population."
Our research mentioned in Radio Times ⤵️
Our research mentioned in Radio Times ⤵️
Last week, our research highlighted the many challenges facing the current SEND system.
Although the system is under significant pressure, it's vital the Government gets their planned reforms right.
Our full response to the delayed reforms ⬇️
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
Although the system is under significant pressure, it's vital the Government gets their planned reforms right.
Our full response to the delayed reforms ⬇️
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
October 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Last week, our research highlighted the many challenges facing the current SEND system.
Although the system is under significant pressure, it's vital the Government gets their planned reforms right.
Our full response to the delayed reforms ⬇️
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
Although the system is under significant pressure, it's vital the Government gets their planned reforms right.
Our full response to the delayed reforms ⬇️
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
The Government has published the Post 16 Education and Skills White Paper.
This an exciting opportunity to boost access to higher education for those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
We look forward to working with the Government as these plans develop ⬇️
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
This an exciting opportunity to boost access to higher education for those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
We look forward to working with the Government as these plans develop ⬇️
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
October 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The Government has published the Post 16 Education and Skills White Paper.
This an exciting opportunity to boost access to higher education for those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
We look forward to working with the Government as these plans develop ⬇️
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
This an exciting opportunity to boost access to higher education for those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
We look forward to working with the Government as these plans develop ⬇️
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
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Disadvantaged kids are more likely to have SEND needs but LESS likely to get support, leading to a DOUBLE DISADVANTAGE and much worse outcomes. Why? a 🧵
@suttontrust.bsky.social latest research
@suttontrust.bsky.social latest research
October 20, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Disadvantaged kids are more likely to have SEND needs but LESS likely to get support, leading to a DOUBLE DISADVANTAGE and much worse outcomes. Why? a 🧵
@suttontrust.bsky.social latest research
@suttontrust.bsky.social latest research
The SEND system is in crisis.
Many families are experiencing financial challenges in their efforts to support their child with SEND.
Our research shows that some have even gone into debt to support them ⤵️
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
Many families are experiencing financial challenges in their efforts to support their child with SEND.
Our research shows that some have even gone into debt to support them ⤵️
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
October 19, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The SEND system is in crisis.
Many families are experiencing financial challenges in their efforts to support their child with SEND.
Our research shows that some have even gone into debt to support them ⤵️
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
Many families are experiencing financial challenges in their efforts to support their child with SEND.
Our research shows that some have even gone into debt to support them ⤵️
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
🗣️ "They're facing the disadvantage of their low-income and the potential challenges that brings, as well as having to navigate that SEND system."
@charleyo.bsky.social touches on the double disadvantage facing low-income pupils with SEND on BBC Woman's Hour 📻
@charleyo.bsky.social touches on the double disadvantage facing low-income pupils with SEND on BBC Woman's Hour 📻
October 18, 2025 at 11:45 AM
🗣️ "They're facing the disadvantage of their low-income and the potential challenges that brings, as well as having to navigate that SEND system."
@charleyo.bsky.social touches on the double disadvantage facing low-income pupils with SEND on BBC Woman's Hour 📻
@charleyo.bsky.social touches on the double disadvantage facing low-income pupils with SEND on BBC Woman's Hour 📻
💬 “Right now, disadvantaged kids with SEND are being failed by a system beset with inconsistency and mind-boggling bureaucracy." @nickharrison73.bsky.social
Great coverage of our new research on the SEND system in @theguardian.com ⤵️
Great coverage of our new research on the SEND system in @theguardian.com ⤵️
Some parents of special school pupils in England spending £5,000 on EHCPs
Sutton Trust’s research reveals huge inequalities in how parents navigate Send system, as ministers plan overhaul
www.theguardian.com
October 16, 2025 at 7:44 PM
💬 “Right now, disadvantaged kids with SEND are being failed by a system beset with inconsistency and mind-boggling bureaucracy." @nickharrison73.bsky.social
Great coverage of our new research on the SEND system in @theguardian.com ⤵️
Great coverage of our new research on the SEND system in @theguardian.com ⤵️
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Important report from the @suttontrust.bsky.social highlights the significant financial impact that having a child with SEND can have on families - a crucial factor that must be considered by the Government when shaping opportunities and outcomes for every child.
🚨 NEW: Children from low-income homes are more likely to have special educational needs and are also less likely to get the support they need, we have found.
Our new research reveals massive socio-economic inequalities in accessing support from a SEND system in crisis 🧵⤵️
Our new research reveals massive socio-economic inequalities in accessing support from a SEND system in crisis 🧵⤵️
October 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Important report from the @suttontrust.bsky.social highlights the significant financial impact that having a child with SEND can have on families - a crucial factor that must be considered by the Government when shaping opportunities and outcomes for every child.
Reposted by The Sutton Trust
Pupils with SEND have a greater sense of belonging in special schools, according to @suttontrust.bsky.social research that highlights the challenges of increasing inclusion in mainstream schools
SEND: Pupils 'have greater sense of belonging' in special schools
Sutton Trust research reveals the challenges that the government is facing in its drive to make mainstream schools more inclusive
www.tes.com
October 16, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Pupils with SEND have a greater sense of belonging in special schools, according to @suttontrust.bsky.social research that highlights the challenges of increasing inclusion in mainstream schools