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🗣️ "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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Maths and English are crucial to the educational success of young people.
With that in mind, we would support the introduction of diagnostic assessments in English and Maths, and the strengthening of writing assessment, to ensure all pupils can get additional support where needed.
With that in mind, we would support the introduction of diagnostic assessments in English and Maths, and the strengthening of writing assessment, to ensure all pupils can get additional support where needed.
November 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Maths and English are crucial to the educational success of young people.
With that in mind, we would support the introduction of diagnostic assessments in English and Maths, and the strengthening of writing assessment, to ensure all pupils can get additional support where needed.
With that in mind, we would support the introduction of diagnostic assessments in English and Maths, and the strengthening of writing assessment, to ensure all pupils can get additional support where needed.
🚨 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 🧵⤵️
Maths and English are crucial to the educational success of young people.
With that in mind, we would support the introduction of diagnostic assessments in English and Maths, and the strengthening of writing assessment, to ensure all pupils can get additional support where needed.
With that in mind, we would support the introduction of diagnostic assessments in English and Maths, and the strengthening of writing assessment, to ensure all pupils can get additional support where needed.
November 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Maths and English are crucial to the educational success of young people.
With that in mind, we would support the introduction of diagnostic assessments in English and Maths, and the strengthening of writing assessment, to ensure all pupils can get additional support where needed.
With that in mind, we would support the introduction of diagnostic assessments in English and Maths, and the strengthening of writing assessment, to ensure all pupils can get additional support where needed.
Stan, who is doing an apprenticeship to become an electrician, said that that money has always been a concern for his family.
But he feels their situation had got worse since the COVID-19 pandemic, and has also been exacerbated by the cost-of-living crisis.
But he feels their situation had got worse since the COVID-19 pandemic, and has also been exacerbated by the cost-of-living crisis.
November 4, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Stan, who is doing an apprenticeship to become an electrician, said that that money has always been a concern for his family.
But he feels their situation had got worse since the COVID-19 pandemic, and has also been exacerbated by the cost-of-living crisis.
But he feels their situation had got worse since the COVID-19 pandemic, and has also been exacerbated by the cost-of-living crisis.
On the cost-of-living crisis, a range of variables shaped how participants felt about it.
Denise, for example, was very aware of rising prices and her household’s financial situation due to the fact that she was on free school meals and received a bursary at sixth form.
Denise, for example, was very aware of rising prices and her household’s financial situation due to the fact that she was on free school meals and received a bursary at sixth form.
November 4, 2025 at 8:33 AM
On the cost-of-living crisis, a range of variables shaped how participants felt about it.
Denise, for example, was very aware of rising prices and her household’s financial situation due to the fact that she was on free school meals and received a bursary at sixth form.
Denise, for example, was very aware of rising prices and her household’s financial situation due to the fact that she was on free school meals and received a bursary at sixth form.
One participant, Esme, was required to shield because her mother was at high risk of complications, which meant missing more school than her peers.
Her grades were based on coursework she completed during online learning while shielding, which had a big impact on her results.
Her grades were based on coursework she completed during online learning while shielding, which had a big impact on her results.
November 4, 2025 at 8:33 AM
One participant, Esme, was required to shield because her mother was at high risk of complications, which meant missing more school than her peers.
Her grades were based on coursework she completed during online learning while shielding, which had a big impact on her results.
Her grades were based on coursework she completed during online learning while shielding, which had a big impact on her results.
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.
💬 "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.
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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
🚨 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 👇
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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...
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 ⬇️
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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 ⬇️
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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...
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 ⤵️
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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 📻
🗣️ "Middle-class parents have the time, the resources, and the money to be able to fight harder for their children and get the support that they need."
Our CEO, @nickharrison73.bsky.social, discussed our research on the SEND system on Sky News this morning with Matt Barbet and Leah Boleto 📺
Our CEO, @nickharrison73.bsky.social, discussed our research on the SEND system on Sky News this morning with Matt Barbet and Leah Boleto 📺
October 16, 2025 at 10:47 AM
🗣️ "Middle-class parents have the time, the resources, and the money to be able to fight harder for their children and get the support that they need."
Our CEO, @nickharrison73.bsky.social, discussed our research on the SEND system on Sky News this morning with Matt Barbet and Leah Boleto 📺
Our CEO, @nickharrison73.bsky.social, discussed our research on the SEND system on Sky News this morning with Matt Barbet and Leah Boleto 📺
💬 “The system shouldn’t force parents to pay to get the support their children need.”
The Government's proposals for SEND reform are coming out very soon.
Urgent action is needed to tackle the huge socio-economic disparities in the system ⤵️
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
The Government's proposals for SEND reform are coming out very soon.
Urgent action is needed to tackle the huge socio-economic disparities in the system ⤵️
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
October 16, 2025 at 6:39 AM
💬 “The system shouldn’t force parents to pay to get the support their children need.”
The Government's proposals for SEND reform are coming out very soon.
Urgent action is needed to tackle the huge socio-economic disparities in the system ⤵️
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
The Government's proposals for SEND reform are coming out very soon.
Urgent action is needed to tackle the huge socio-economic disparities in the system ⤵️
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
Waiting times for a SEND diagnosis are a big problem for all families, but middle-class parents are more able to go down the private route.
55% of working-class parents waited 12 months or more for their child’s formal diagnosis, compared to 40% of middle-class parents.
55% of working-class parents waited 12 months or more for their child’s formal diagnosis, compared to 40% of middle-class parents.
October 16, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Waiting times for a SEND diagnosis are a big problem for all families, but middle-class parents are more able to go down the private route.
55% of working-class parents waited 12 months or more for their child’s formal diagnosis, compared to 40% of middle-class parents.
55% of working-class parents waited 12 months or more for their child’s formal diagnosis, compared to 40% of middle-class parents.
When an EHCP has been secured, parents of children with SEND are more positive about their child's education.
Accessing one is supposed to be cost free, but our research shows that middle-class families have greater resources, capacity and support to do so successfully.
Accessing one is supposed to be cost free, but our research shows that middle-class families have greater resources, capacity and support to do so successfully.
October 16, 2025 at 6:39 AM
When an EHCP has been secured, parents of children with SEND are more positive about their child's education.
Accessing one is supposed to be cost free, but our research shows that middle-class families have greater resources, capacity and support to do so successfully.
Accessing one is supposed to be cost free, but our research shows that middle-class families have greater resources, capacity and support to do so successfully.
EHCPs are legally binding documents outlining a child’s needs and the support required.
Among all children with SEND, those from middle-class homes are more likely to secure an EHCP, in part through families spending more money on the process.
Among all children with SEND, those from middle-class homes are more likely to secure an EHCP, in part through families spending more money on the process.
October 16, 2025 at 6:39 AM
EHCPs are legally binding documents outlining a child’s needs and the support required.
Among all children with SEND, those from middle-class homes are more likely to secure an EHCP, in part through families spending more money on the process.
Among all children with SEND, those from middle-class homes are more likely to secure an EHCP, in part through families spending more money on the process.
These pupils experience a double disadvantage at school, as children with SEND who also receive FSM have lower outcomes at Key Stage 4 than their more affluent peers with SEND.
October 16, 2025 at 6:39 AM
These pupils experience a double disadvantage at school, as children with SEND who also receive FSM have lower outcomes at Key Stage 4 than their more affluent peers with SEND.
With demand surging, the SEND system is under enormous pressure.
Over 1.7 million children in England have SEND - an increase of 5.6% since 2024.
And our research reveals that children who are eligible for free school meals (FSM) are over-represented in every category of SEND.
Over 1.7 million children in England have SEND - an increase of 5.6% since 2024.
And our research reveals that children who are eligible for free school meals (FSM) are over-represented in every category of SEND.
October 16, 2025 at 6:39 AM
With demand surging, the SEND system is under enormous pressure.
Over 1.7 million children in England have SEND - an increase of 5.6% since 2024.
And our research reveals that children who are eligible for free school meals (FSM) are over-represented in every category of SEND.
Over 1.7 million children in England have SEND - an increase of 5.6% since 2024.
And our research reveals that children who are eligible for free school meals (FSM) are over-represented in every category of SEND.
🚨 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 6:39 AM
🚨 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 🧵⤵️
There has been a surge in the number of pupils being identified as having SEND in recent years.
Our new report will take a more detailed at the SEND system, exploring differences in the support families are able to access.
Out tomorrow.
Our new report will take a more detailed at the SEND system, exploring differences in the support families are able to access.
Out tomorrow.
October 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
There has been a surge in the number of pupils being identified as having SEND in recent years.
Our new report will take a more detailed at the SEND system, exploring differences in the support families are able to access.
Out tomorrow.
Our new report will take a more detailed at the SEND system, exploring differences in the support families are able to access.
Out tomorrow.