...can be done about this? Schools are one of the most important institutions in helping unlock children’s potential. The Commission’s report on Cracking the Code highlighted how schools can improve...
...with which Government is approaching these issues. Looking across the response, there are some good things in the document. I welcome the fact that the Government shares much of the...
...recovery in employment, we should be expecting firms to be looking to investment more in their future workforce. This is extremely disappointing. It is also to be welcome that growth...
...has become the new holy grail of public policy. This is a development I regard as most welcome. The job of the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission that I...
...the main areas where progress is needed to make inroads against the UK’s appallingly high levels of child poverty. It is also welcome that the Government restates its commitment to...
...of work experience placements for children who lack connections. This is welcome. Accountancy is an area that has led other professions in areas such as school leaver programmes and funded...
...the 30 year gap between the Birth Cohort Studies of 1970 and 2000 - it is welcome that new methods are enabling this gap to be filled by this and...
...and part-time learning. Full time student numbers are increasing which is very welcome but the continued decline in part-time student numbers is deeply concerning as ultimately it means a far...