Erica H-W
@ericaholtwhite.bsky.social
Research team @Suttontrust.bsky.social and COSMO
Elitist Britain 2025 is out! It has been a huge effort across our team to gather data for 1000s of individuals across politcs, sport, the media and more. It was great to write some thoughts to accompany today's launch: www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion... #SocialMobility #Elites #Politics #Media
September 18, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Elitist Britain 2025 is out! It has been a huge effort across our team to gather data for 1000s of individuals across politcs, sport, the media and more. It was great to write some thoughts to accompany today's launch: www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion... #SocialMobility #Elites #Politics #Media
Although there doesn't seem to be much of a change comparing this year's #GCSEs results to last year, this status quo means that those outside of London are still far less likely to be getting the top less grades. Take a look at our analysis 👇
August 21, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Although there doesn't seem to be much of a change comparing this year's #GCSEs results to last year, this status quo means that those outside of London are still far less likely to be getting the top less grades. Take a look at our analysis 👇
Happy #ResultsDay ! Students receiving their results today have endured significant disruption to their education since Year 8. Hopefully they are proud of their grades in light of this.
Let’s have a closer look at the data for A Levels and university entry…
#ALevelResults #Level3Results
Let’s have a closer look at the data for A Levels and university entry…
#ALevelResults #Level3Results
August 14, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Happy #ResultsDay ! Students receiving their results today have endured significant disruption to their education since Year 8. Hopefully they are proud of their grades in light of this.
Let’s have a closer look at the data for A Levels and university entry…
#ALevelResults #Level3Results
Let’s have a closer look at the data for A Levels and university entry…
#ALevelResults #Level3Results
👏to HEPI for releasing this bold research (the fact that periods are still a taboo in 2025 is crazy but just the first few pages from this report confirms it). Don't think I've seen research like this before, not just in HE context but generally. Time for other sectors to follow suit!!
New Post: New HEPI report reveals the hidden impact of menstrual cycles on students’ education www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/07/21/n...
July 21, 2025 at 7:54 AM
👏to HEPI for releasing this bold research (the fact that periods are still a taboo in 2025 is crazy but just the first few pages from this report confirms it). Don't think I've seen research like this before, not just in HE context but generally. Time for other sectors to follow suit!!
Reposted by Erica H-W
🚨 State schools are quickly falling behind as a new AI digital divide is opening up in the education system.
Our new report finds that private schools are way ahead on setting AI policies, dedicating staff to oversee its use, and providing training and resources ⤵️🧵
Our new report finds that private schools are way ahead on setting AI policies, dedicating staff to oversee its use, and providing training and resources ⤵️🧵
July 16, 2025 at 6:44 AM
🚨 State schools are quickly falling behind as a new AI digital divide is opening up in the education system.
Our new report finds that private schools are way ahead on setting AI policies, dedicating staff to oversee its use, and providing training and resources ⤵️🧵
Our new report finds that private schools are way ahead on setting AI policies, dedicating staff to oversee its use, and providing training and resources ⤵️🧵
Depending on where you are in the country, if you are an FSM pupil, you could be 6X less likely to become a top earner; 10X less likely to get a degree; or nearly 7X less likely to pass Eng/Maths GCSE than your FSM peers.
These stats are so shocking! There's plenty more hard hitting stats below 👇
These stats are so shocking! There's plenty more hard hitting stats below 👇
🚨 NEW: Opportunities for the poorest young people in London far outstrip the rest of England, we have found.
Our new Opportunity Index reveals how the area young people grow up in shapes their life chances, with huge differences between constituencies across the country 🧵⬇️
Our new Opportunity Index reveals how the area young people grow up in shapes their life chances, with huge differences between constituencies across the country 🧵⬇️
May 15, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Depending on where you are in the country, if you are an FSM pupil, you could be 6X less likely to become a top earner; 10X less likely to get a degree; or nearly 7X less likely to pass Eng/Maths GCSE than your FSM peers.
These stats are so shocking! There's plenty more hard hitting stats below 👇
These stats are so shocking! There's plenty more hard hitting stats below 👇
Reposted by Erica H-W
Today marks the fifth anniversary of the first COVID lockdown.
Drawing on findings from the COSMO Study, @ericaholtwhite.bsky.social discusses the impact of this experience on the education and development of young people in @schoolsweek.bsky.social ⬇️
schoolsweek.co.uk/five-years-o...
Drawing on findings from the COSMO Study, @ericaholtwhite.bsky.social discusses the impact of this experience on the education and development of young people in @schoolsweek.bsky.social ⬇️
schoolsweek.co.uk/five-years-o...
Five years on: Learning the lessons of the Covid closures
The evidence is clear that the impacts of lockdowns are still with us. Here's what will start to put things right
schoolsweek.co.uk
March 20, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Today marks the fifth anniversary of the first COVID lockdown.
Drawing on findings from the COSMO Study, @ericaholtwhite.bsky.social discusses the impact of this experience on the education and development of young people in @schoolsweek.bsky.social ⬇️
schoolsweek.co.uk/five-years-o...
Drawing on findings from the COSMO Study, @ericaholtwhite.bsky.social discusses the impact of this experience on the education and development of young people in @schoolsweek.bsky.social ⬇️
schoolsweek.co.uk/five-years-o...
Whether its chatting to a friend, family member, colleague or someone on the end of the phone at one of the numbers below....speaking to someone about how you are feeling is a significant first step if you are in need of support. #TimeToTalk
Just leaving this here 💙 Today is #TimeToTalk Day, take action and share this post to remind others that it's okay to reach out for help 💭
February 6, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Whether its chatting to a friend, family member, colleague or someone on the end of the phone at one of the numbers below....speaking to someone about how you are feeling is a significant first step if you are in need of support. #TimeToTalk
⭐A new wave of stories from our COSMO study student panel has started...keep track via the link below, kicking off with Richa's story about the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education and daily life! cosmostudy.uk/about/the-co...
Member stories
Read more about the experiences of the Sutton Trust COSMO Youth Panel, a group of students from across the country who were in year 10 at the start of the...
cosmostudy.uk
February 3, 2025 at 12:29 PM
⭐A new wave of stories from our COSMO study student panel has started...keep track via the link below, kicking off with Richa's story about the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education and daily life! cosmostudy.uk/about/the-co...
It was super interesting to be involved with this research. Having been an intern myself, it was truly shocking to see the disparities in access between working-class grads and their more affluent peers. Just as shocking to see many interns aren't getting paid fairly...
🚨 NEW: The gap in access to internships between working-class and middle-class graduates has almost doubled since 2018.
Our new research reveals a growing gap in access to increasingly important internship routes, with many opportunities under and unpaid 🧵⬇️
Our new research reveals a growing gap in access to increasingly important internship routes, with many opportunities under and unpaid 🧵⬇️
January 23, 2025 at 11:13 AM
It was super interesting to be involved with this research. Having been an intern myself, it was truly shocking to see the disparities in access between working-class grads and their more affluent peers. Just as shocking to see many interns aren't getting paid fairly...
Interesting article in The Standard today, www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/ku... highlighting our research that found that young adults from working-class backgrounds are four times less likely to succeed in the creative space than their middle-class peers.
www.standard.co.uk
January 9, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Interesting article in The Standard today, www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/ku... highlighting our research that found that young adults from working-class backgrounds are four times less likely to succeed in the creative space than their middle-class peers.
As part of the COVID inquiry's #EveryStoryMatters campaign, one of the @suttontrust.bsky.social 's COSMO study youth panel has shared their story of isolation, education disruption and bereavement. The pandemic affected us all, in such varied ways. Read Yasmin's story: cosmostudy.uk/latest/every...
Every Story Matters: A Year 10’s Journey Through the Pandemic
Sutton Trust COSMO Youth Panel member, Yasmin, looks back on her pandemic experience.
cosmostudy.uk
November 26, 2024 at 9:57 AM
As part of the COVID inquiry's #EveryStoryMatters campaign, one of the @suttontrust.bsky.social 's COSMO study youth panel has shared their story of isolation, education disruption and bereavement. The pandemic affected us all, in such varied ways. Read Yasmin's story: cosmostudy.uk/latest/every...
An excellent opportunity to work with us on a landmark piece focussing on international HE policy. Please keep re-sharing to those who might be interested :)
🚨 Calling all researchers 🚨
We're commissioning an exciting new research project on the role of higher education in social mobility internationally, with a focus on policy learnings for the UK and the US.
Express your interest by 9th December ⤵️
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
We're commissioning an exciting new research project on the role of higher education in social mobility internationally, with a focus on policy learnings for the UK and the US.
Express your interest by 9th December ⤵️
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
November 22, 2024 at 9:50 AM
An excellent opportunity to work with us on a landmark piece focussing on international HE policy. Please keep re-sharing to those who might be interested :)
Come along and listen to some great speakers following our creative industries report!
🚨 Free webinar on inequalities in creative industries 🚨
Our upcoming webinar will focus on class inequalities in access to careers in the creative industries, as well as in access to creative degrees.
Join our expert panelists on 4th December ⤵️
www.suttontrust.com/a-class-act-...
Our upcoming webinar will focus on class inequalities in access to careers in the creative industries, as well as in access to creative degrees.
Join our expert panelists on 4th December ⤵️
www.suttontrust.com/a-class-act-...
November 19, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Come along and listen to some great speakers following our creative industries report!
Reposted by Erica H-W
It is extremely worrying to see levels of child poverty rise to 36%.
Poverty has a huge affect on children's development, and high levels of poverty create significant challenges for the education system.
The Government must taken urgent action.
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Poverty has a huge affect on children's development, and high levels of poverty create significant challenges for the education system.
The Government must taken urgent action.
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
More than one in three children in poverty as UK deprivation hits record high
Exclusive: Study finds almost quarter of UK population living in poverty, reaching the highest level this century
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2024 at 10:04 AM
It is extremely worrying to see levels of child poverty rise to 36%.
Poverty has a huge affect on children's development, and high levels of poverty create significant challenges for the education system.
The Government must taken urgent action.
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Poverty has a huge affect on children's development, and high levels of poverty create significant challenges for the education system.
The Government must taken urgent action.
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Hello Bluesky!
Whilst I get to grips with this platform, I'll share some brand new @suttontrust.bsky.social research as my first post (is that what we're calling it?)
A Class Act covers the class crisis in the creative industries + how a key part of tackling it is improving access to creative HE
Whilst I get to grips with this platform, I'll share some brand new @suttontrust.bsky.social research as my first post (is that what we're calling it?)
A Class Act covers the class crisis in the creative industries + how a key part of tackling it is improving access to creative HE
November 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Hello Bluesky!
Whilst I get to grips with this platform, I'll share some brand new @suttontrust.bsky.social research as my first post (is that what we're calling it?)
A Class Act covers the class crisis in the creative industries + how a key part of tackling it is improving access to creative HE
Whilst I get to grips with this platform, I'll share some brand new @suttontrust.bsky.social research as my first post (is that what we're calling it?)
A Class Act covers the class crisis in the creative industries + how a key part of tackling it is improving access to creative HE
Reposted by Erica H-W
Was an absolute pleasure to work on this with @ericaholtwhite.bsky.social @beckymontacute.bsky.social & @suttontrust.bsky.social
Major new research on socio-economic access to the creative industries 🎭
A huge thank you to the authors, @drdaveobrien.bsky.social, @orianbrook.bsky.social, @markrt.bsky.social and the Sutton Trust's @ericaholtwhite.bsky.social
A huge thank you to the authors, @drdaveobrien.bsky.social, @orianbrook.bsky.social, @markrt.bsky.social and the Sutton Trust's @ericaholtwhite.bsky.social
🚨 Those from upper-middle-class backgrounds, and the privately-educated, are significantly overrepresented in the creative professions in the UK.
Our new research uncovers stark inequalities in access to careers in the creative industries, including television, film, and music 🧵
Our new research uncovers stark inequalities in access to careers in the creative industries, including television, film, and music 🧵
November 13, 2024 at 7:51 AM
Was an absolute pleasure to work on this with @ericaholtwhite.bsky.social @beckymontacute.bsky.social & @suttontrust.bsky.social