Kevin Latham
@kevinlatham.bsky.social
Research and Policy Manager at the Sutton Trust; former secondary teacher (Social Sciences) and university lecturer (anthropology/sociology)
Great news that GCSE resits are getting a rethink (www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...). This is long overdue...
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Steady as we go: GCSEs hide entrenched educational inequalities - The Sutton Trust
A closer look at the data from this year's GCSE results.
www.suttontrust.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Great news that GCSE resits are getting a rethink (www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...). This is long overdue...
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
The SEND system is broken for everyone, but that means poorer families are disadvantaged even more. This is something we all know but has rarely been demonstrated. Today's research from the Sutton Trust does that.
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
Double Disadvantage? - The Sutton Trust
Uncovering inequalities in access to support within the SEND system.
www.suttontrust.com
October 16, 2025 at 9:13 AM
The SEND system is broken for everyone, but that means poorer families are disadvantaged even more. This is something we all know but has rarely been demonstrated. Today's research from the Sutton Trust does that.
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
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💬 "These three gaps are already emerging and need addressing urgently. The technology will not wait for government to develop a policy response."
@kevinlatham.bsky.social unpacks our new research on the emerging gaps in how AI is being used in schools ⤵️
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
@kevinlatham.bsky.social unpacks our new research on the emerging gaps in how AI is being used in schools ⤵️
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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
July 16, 2025 at 8:45 AM
💬 "These three gaps are already emerging and need addressing urgently. The technology will not wait for government to develop a policy response."
@kevinlatham.bsky.social unpacks our new research on the emerging gaps in how AI is being used in schools ⤵️
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
@kevinlatham.bsky.social unpacks our new research on the emerging gaps in how AI is being used in schools ⤵️
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
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🚨 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 ⤵️🧵
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Great to work with @kevinlatham.bsky.social on this important report on AI in schools (and the last project I worked on pre leaving the ST!)
Private schools are pulling ahead on the use of AI, action is needed from govt to ensure state school students can benefit from the technology -
Private schools are pulling ahead on the use of AI, action is needed from govt to ensure state school students can benefit from the technology -
🚨 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 8:57 AM
Great to work with @kevinlatham.bsky.social on this important report on AI in schools (and the last project I worked on pre leaving the ST!)
Private schools are pulling ahead on the use of AI, action is needed from govt to ensure state school students can benefit from the technology -
Private schools are pulling ahead on the use of AI, action is needed from govt to ensure state school students can benefit from the technology -
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The author of a @suttontrust.bsky.social report on how schools are using AI outlines some key findings – not least why teachers are still worried about the technology
From cheating to bias, the rise of AI worries teachers
The author of a new report looking at how schools are using artificial intelligence reveals some key findings – and explains why teachers are still concerned about it
www.tes.com
July 16, 2025 at 11:35 AM
The author of a @suttontrust.bsky.social report on how schools are using AI outlines some key findings – not least why teachers are still worried about the technology
In our latest report published today we reveal how socio-economic gaps are emerging between more and less advantaged schools in the use of AI. Check out the report here: www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
July 16, 2025 at 7:01 AM
In our latest report published today we reveal how socio-economic gaps are emerging between more and less advantaged schools in the use of AI. Check out the report here: www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
AI use is growing rapidly in schools. But are teachers getting the right support and training to be able to use the technology safely and effectively? Is AI going to help close attainment gaps or widen them? Tomorrow the Sutton Trust's latest report 'Artifical Advantage?' addresses these questions
July 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
AI use is growing rapidly in schools. But are teachers getting the right support and training to be able to use the technology safely and effectively? Is AI going to help close attainment gaps or widen them? Tomorrow the Sutton Trust's latest report 'Artifical Advantage?' addresses these questions
Great to see our recent report Unequal Treatment? having influence on policy. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686638...
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July 3, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Great to see our recent report Unequal Treatment? having influence on policy. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686638...
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🚨 Sutton Trust policy win 🚨
We’ve been working with the Department of Health and Social Care @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social & @karinsmythmp.bsky.social on ways to open up the medicine profession for working class young people.
This is a major milestone in widening access to careers in medicine ⬇️
We’ve been working with the Department of Health and Social Care @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social & @karinsmythmp.bsky.social on ways to open up the medicine profession for working class young people.
This is a major milestone in widening access to careers in medicine ⬇️
July 3, 2025 at 11:24 AM
🚨 Sutton Trust policy win 🚨
We’ve been working with the Department of Health and Social Care @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social & @karinsmythmp.bsky.social on ways to open up the medicine profession for working class young people.
This is a major milestone in widening access to careers in medicine ⬇️
We’ve been working with the Department of Health and Social Care @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social & @karinsmythmp.bsky.social on ways to open up the medicine profession for working class young people.
This is a major milestone in widening access to careers in medicine ⬇️
Apprenticeships in England fall short by international standards, new research from the Sutton Trust today finds:
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A World of Difference - The Sutton Trust
An in-depth look at England's apprenticeship system and what can be learned from countries worldwide.
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June 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Apprenticeships in England fall short by international standards, new research from the Sutton Trust today finds:
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
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Our response to the 2025 Spending Review is now up 👇 getfurther.org.uk/spending-rev...
Spending Review 2025: Our Response - Get Further
We are pleased that the spending plans set out for 2026/27 to 2028/29 in today’s Spending Review include additional investment in high-quality training opportunities for young people, as well as suppo...
getfurther.org.uk
June 11, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Our response to the 2025 Spending Review is now up 👇 getfurther.org.uk/spending-rev...
Great discussion on what can(not) be expected from the coming comprehensive spending review from the point of view of education and poverty/inequality.
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The future of education funding – What the spending review means for schools
YouTube video by Ark
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May 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Great discussion on what can(not) be expected from the coming comprehensive spending review from the point of view of education and poverty/inequality.
youtu.be/EFN-LdBfdm4?...
youtu.be/EFN-LdBfdm4?...
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Very good that the IFS did this but it doesn't make the slam dunk case for SureStart that many seem to think. A lot of the benefits are uncertain and I suspect the overall return is much lower than you'd get from e.g. just scrapping the two child limit.
NEW: Sure Start generated widespread, long-lasting benefits for children in education, health, absences, and SEND.
Every £1 of up-front spending on Sure Start could generate around £2 in total benefits over the long run.
THREAD on our new @nuffieldfoundation.org-funded report:
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Every £1 of up-front spending on Sure Start could generate around £2 in total benefits over the long run.
THREAD on our new @nuffieldfoundation.org-funded report:
[1/11]
May 23, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Very good that the IFS did this but it doesn't make the slam dunk case for SureStart that many seem to think. A lot of the benefits are uncertain and I suspect the overall return is much lower than you'd get from e.g. just scrapping the two child limit.
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Gender gaps in school leadership exist across the globe – but the new Unesco Global Education Monitoring Report highlights the positive impact of having women headteachers, writes Manos Antoninis
Women school leaders benefit the whole education system
There are significant gender gaps in school leadership across the world – and new Unesco research highlights the positive impact of female headteachers, writes Manos Antoninis
www.tes.com
May 20, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Gender gaps in school leadership exist across the globe – but the new Unesco Global Education Monitoring Report highlights the positive impact of having women headteachers, writes Manos Antoninis
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More than one in four pupils begin to disengage from school during Year 7, a landmark study of pupils has found, with engagement particularly low among girls and disadvantaged pupils
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Revealed: The school pupils who disengage during 'Year 7 dip'
More than one in four pupils begin to disengage from school during Year 7, a landmark study of pupils has found, with engagement particularly low among girls and disadvantaged pupils. The report,…
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May 20, 2025 at 6:34 AM
More than one in four pupils begin to disengage from school during Year 7, a landmark study of pupils has found, with engagement particularly low among girls and disadvantaged pupils
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Another important report reiterating the importance of geography in the (lack of) social mobility matrix:
www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Makes so much sense alongside the Sutton Trust's interactive map of social mobility published earlier this week:
www.suttontrust.com/opportunity-...
www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Makes so much sense alongside the Sutton Trust's interactive map of social mobility published earlier this week:
www.suttontrust.com/opportunity-...
New Impetus study reveals the deep inequalities holding back young…
Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, with low qualifications and special educational needs are more than three times as likely to be out of work, our new groundbreaking study reveals
www.impetus.org.uk
May 20, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Another important report reiterating the importance of geography in the (lack of) social mobility matrix:
www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Makes so much sense alongside the Sutton Trust's interactive map of social mobility published earlier this week:
www.suttontrust.com/opportunity-...
www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Makes so much sense alongside the Sutton Trust's interactive map of social mobility published earlier this week:
www.suttontrust.com/opportunity-...
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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 👇
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💬"The research shows the dramatic differences in children’s prospects, depending on where in England they happen to be born."
Our new research finds stark inequalities in access to opportunity in different areas of the country.
Our data in @theguardian.com ⤵️
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Our new research finds stark inequalities in access to opportunity in different areas of the country.
Our data in @theguardian.com ⤵️
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
London dominates England’s social mobility league with top 20 places
Sutton Trust’s ‘opportunity index’ measured six factors including children on free school meals passing GCSEs in maths and English
www.theguardian.com
May 15, 2025 at 9:06 AM
💬"The research shows the dramatic differences in children’s prospects, depending on where in England they happen to be born."
Our new research finds stark inequalities in access to opportunity in different areas of the country.
Our data in @theguardian.com ⤵️
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Our new research finds stark inequalities in access to opportunity in different areas of the country.
Our data in @theguardian.com ⤵️
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Yesterday: NAO concluded 'There is a longstanding nationwide teacher shortage, particularly in
further education colleges, with teacher numbers not increasing in line with
pupil numbers.'
www.nao.org.uk/wp-content/u...
further education colleges, with teacher numbers not increasing in line with
pupil numbers.'
www.nao.org.uk/wp-content/u...
www.nao.org.uk
April 30, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Yesterday: NAO concluded 'There is a longstanding nationwide teacher shortage, particularly in
further education colleges, with teacher numbers not increasing in line with
pupil numbers.'
www.nao.org.uk/wp-content/u...
further education colleges, with teacher numbers not increasing in line with
pupil numbers.'
www.nao.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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💸' Each year, with the NFER, we ask school leaders about cuts to staff, subjects, equipment and activities. This year’s results are particularly shocking'
@suttontrust.bsky.social's Carl Cullinane
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@suttontrust.bsky.social's Carl Cullinane
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Funding realities put Labour's opportunity mission at risk
Our shocking new data reveals just how deep and widespread the effects of straitened funding are
schoolsweek.co.uk
April 10, 2025 at 8:48 AM
💸' Each year, with the NFER, we ask school leaders about cuts to staff, subjects, equipment and activities. This year’s results are particularly shocking'
@suttontrust.bsky.social's Carl Cullinane
schoolsweek.co.uk/labours-oppo...
@suttontrust.bsky.social's Carl Cullinane
schoolsweek.co.uk/labours-oppo...
This is a tough time for everyone, not least the Treasury, but if the government is serious about its Opportunities Mission and deploying AI effectively and safely in schools you can't expect teachers to play their part on less than a shoestring.
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Cuts to staffing, equipment and tutoring budgets will hit lower income students the hardest - The Sutton Trust
Our Research and Policy Manager, Kevin, explores the findings of our annual teacher polling.
www.suttontrust.com
April 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
This is a tough time for everyone, not least the Treasury, but if the government is serious about its Opportunities Mission and deploying AI effectively and safely in schools you can't expect teachers to play their part on less than a shoestring.
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...