Top philanthropist says London's LTNs drove him to quit capital for the United States Sir Peter Lampl says that in the US ‘people who need to get about in cars are not treated entirely as pariahs’ Evening Standard · Sep 27
Starmer accused of ‘fudging the facts’ of his schooling by education expert Sutton Trust founder Sir Peter Lampl made the claim as he criticised the Government’s plans to charge VAT on private school fees. Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2025
Top comprehensive schools take fewer pupils on free school meals, report finds More than 150 comprehensive secondary schools in England are more ‘socially selective’ than the average grammar school The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024
Barely a mention of education in autumn statement, say unions Warning of cuts to education provision because schools were not able to cope with cost increases in coming years. The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023
Pupils in poorest areas struggling most to access mental health support – report Researchers have called for sustainable and well-funded support for young people experiencing mental health issues. The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023
‘Growing disparity’ between most and least advantaged A-level students The attainment gap for the top grades between the north and south of England continues to be larger than it was before the pandemic, figures show. The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023
One in three of England’s university starters ‘may live at home’ this year Study shows cost of living influencing students’ choice, with fears of limiting effect on career options The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2023
One in five school leavers plans to live at home during university studies Young people who plan to stay home are more likely to be from families facing financial challenges amid the rising cost of living, report suggests. The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023
Childcare reforms ‘risk exacerbating inequality’, says report Plans to expand free childcare for working parents were ‘problematic’, an education charity has warned. The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023
Disadvantaged high attainers achieve ‘one GCSE grade lower’ than affluent peers The social mobility of the next generation is “under threat” unless intervention takes place, the Sutton Trust report warns. The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023
England tutor scheme closing tuition gap between rich and poor, data shows Sutton Trust calls on government not to cut post-Covid funding as figures show 37% of children in poor homes had tutoring The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2023
Poorer pupils still missing out on grammar school places in England Research reveals children struggling across many parts of country despite changes aimed at helping them get in The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2023
UK students skipping meals because of cost of living crisis One in four students say they are in danger of dropping out of university – survey The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2023
One in four university students ‘more likely to drop out’ due to cost pressures A third of students from working class families say they have skipped meals to save on food costs, survey suggests. The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023
The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022 Children unable to afford lunch in more than half of state schools, survey says Some 52% of teachers responding to a survey said there was an increase in pupils going hungry in the autumn term.
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022 People mocked and criticised for their accents throughout their lives – report The report said employers should aim to have a range of accents within their organisation.
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022 State school pupils twice as likely to feel behind with learning after Covid pandemic, study shows The Sutton Trust and University College London has carried out landmark research following thousands of students’ progress
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022 GCSEs: Fears students may be forced to drop full-time education to get work amid cost of living crisis Exclusive: Likely ‘some students will go straight into work due to financial concerns’, social mobility charity boss says
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022 Two-thirds of primary heads report underfunding for Covid catch-up The survey, by the Sutton Trust, has revealed that 68% of primary school senior leaders reported receiving insufficient catch-up funding this year.