Identifying disadvantage
We have seen really strong progress in narrowing the attainment gap at each stage - from pre-school to primary to secondary. But we must go further to maximise all children’s chances of reaching their full potential.
Attainment gap
Diversity in education
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Attainment gap, early years, Higher Education, Teacher recruitment, teachers, Universities
Today our blog looks at further coverage on our early years workforce announcement, as well as a new Universities UK report on BAME attainment.
Working to improve social mobility across the country
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Admissions, Apprenticeships, Attainment gap, Careers, Childcare, Free School Meals, Further education, Higher Education, Social mobility, Universities
We want to create opportunity for everyone. Employment has risen in every UK region under this government, wages are outstripping inflation, the gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers has narrowed and the proportion of 16 and 17-year-olds in education or apprenticeships is at its highest ever.
Education in the Media: Thursday 14 February 2019
Today’s Education in the Media blog focuses on the termination warning notices which have gone out to two Steiner schools, and new research from Neon on the disadvantage gap in higher education admissions.
Education in the Media: Friday 1 February 2019
Today’s Education in the Media blog looks at Steiner Schools, the Race Disparity Audit and the Model Music Curriculum.
Education in the Media: Friday 14 December 2018
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Attainment gap, Grammar schools, school admissions, Selective schools, Statistics
Today our blog looks further at the Key Stage 2 statistics released yesterday, as well as a story about a grammar school actively working to improve access for disadvantaged pupils.
Education in the Media: Thursday 13 December 2018
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Admissions, Attainment gap, Higher Education, Primary Schools, Social mobility, Statistics, Universities
Today’s Education in the Media blog looks at the latest UCAS admissions data, the narrowing disadvantage gap in primary schools and an update on the Taking Teaching Further programme.
Education in the Media: Wednesday 24 October 2018
Today’s Education in the Media blog looks at the latest OECD report, as well as exciting news on the success of our music hubs.
Education in the Media: Tuesday 21 August 2018
Today’s Education in the media blog focuses on the narrowing gap between the attainment of disadvantaged pupils and their peers, as well as addressing the decision of some schools to offer International GCSEs.
Education in the Media: Tuesday 31 July 2018
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Attainment gap, Damian Hinds, early years, Social mobility
Today’s Education in the media blog looks at the Secretary of State’s social mobility speech.