Kevin Latham
@kevinlatham.bsky.social
Research and Policy Manager at the Sutton Trust; former secondary teacher (Social Sciences) and university lecturer (anthropology/sociology)
It is fundamental for schools to manage their use of AI in a safe, timely and evidence-informed manner. For this they need to be fully supported by the Government.
July 16, 2025 at 7:01 AM
It is fundamental for schools to manage their use of AI in a safe, timely and evidence-informed manner. For this they need to be fully supported by the Government.
And private schools are more likely to have a school-wide staff AI strategy than state schools
July 16, 2025 at 7:01 AM
And private schools are more likely to have a school-wide staff AI strategy than state schools
Across all schools, we found that AI tools were most widely used by teachers for lesson planning and prep (44%).
But private school teachers are more likely to have integrated AI across different aspects of their work, potentially reaping more of its benefits
But private school teachers are more likely to have integrated AI across different aspects of their work, potentially reaping more of its benefits
July 16, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Across all schools, we found that AI tools were most widely used by teachers for lesson planning and prep (44%).
But private school teachers are more likely to have integrated AI across different aspects of their work, potentially reaping more of its benefits
But private school teachers are more likely to have integrated AI across different aspects of their work, potentially reaping more of its benefits
The largest differences are between state and private schools in training, AI strategies and having a member of staff responsible for overseeing AI in the school.
July 16, 2025 at 7:01 AM
The largest differences are between state and private schools in training, AI strategies and having a member of staff responsible for overseeing AI in the school.
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...
Has anyone outside of DfE seen this modelling?
May 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Has anyone outside of DfE seen this modelling?
But the contrast with the proportions of applicants, offer-holders and entrants on parental background is stark.
February 27, 2025 at 11:51 AM
But the contrast with the proportions of applicants, offer-holders and entrants on parental background is stark.
Widening access is working in medical schools based on IMD - real progress is clear
February 27, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Widening access is working in medical schools based on IMD - real progress is clear
Baudrillard would say pure simulacrum...
January 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Baudrillard would say pure simulacrum...
ST research cited incidentally 🙂
January 15, 2025 at 10:47 AM
ST research cited incidentally 🙂
Using the IFS tool here: ifs.org.uk/calculators/... it is interesting to compare pre-pandemic (2019) EHCPs with now - a change from purple to green or yellow represents a doubling of EHCPs:
January 9, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Using the IFS tool here: ifs.org.uk/calculators/... it is interesting to compare pre-pandemic (2019) EHCPs with now - a change from purple to green or yellow represents a doubling of EHCPs:
Webinar next week giving international perspective on education and social disadvantage. I'm nothing to do with the organisation of the event but it sounds of interest...
To register: eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
To register: eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
November 27, 2024 at 8:32 AM
Webinar next week giving international perspective on education and social disadvantage. I'm nothing to do with the organisation of the event but it sounds of interest...
To register: eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
To register: eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
November 12, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Disadvantage gap in teacher recruitment getting worse
October 25, 2024 at 12:05 PM
Disadvantage gap in teacher recruitment getting worse
Why accept that 'writing results are now where they should have been all along'? The evidence suggests teachers are less satisfied with pupils' writing than they were pre-pandemic?
Maybe, progress is being made in making up lost learning but there is still some way to go?
Maybe, progress is being made in making up lost learning but there is still some way to go?
September 25, 2024 at 8:56 AM
Why accept that 'writing results are now where they should have been all along'? The evidence suggests teachers are less satisfied with pupils' writing than they were pre-pandemic?
Maybe, progress is being made in making up lost learning but there is still some way to go?
Maybe, progress is being made in making up lost learning but there is still some way to go?