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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Our September newsletter is out 📬 We hosted two fantastic panel events at Labour Party Conference, respond to key education developments, share updates on programme applications, and reveal our new Regional Ambassadors. Read more 🔗 buff.ly/qXRXtjU

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

“Cricket, more than any sport, exemplifies British society’s inability to offer anything like equality of opportunity” Great to see our Elitist Britain research cited in The Observer. Cricket remains an outlier when it comes to equal representation ⤵️ buff.ly/0LB6E2u

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Cricket is damning example of British society’s inability...

Only 7% of children are privately educated, yet they go on to dominate England teams. We must ensure the exceptions don’t become even rarer

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

To learn more about Sutton Trust events, or to work with us on future events, please get touch with our Senior Marketing and Events Manager Sophie Garner at sophie.garner@suttontrust.com 📩

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It highlighted the importance of apprenticeships and how they can help create pathways into good careers for young people from all backgrounds.

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Our second panel event on apprenticeships featured Skills Minister Jacqui Smith, Siemans UK and Ireland CEO Brian Holliday, Sutton Trust alum Millie Court, Sutton Trust Head of Research and Policy, Billy Huband-Thompson, and @nickharrison73.bsky.social.

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The first on educational inequality heard from @lewisgoodall.com @georgiagould.bsky.social Helena Dollimore MP @lindseymacmillan.bsky.social @carlcullinane.bsky.social. Our panellists discussed the role devolution, Mission Coastal and Mission North East can play in addressing education inequality.

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

📢 At this year's Labour Party Conference we hosted two fantastic panel events, one on education inequality across the UK and one on boosting apprenticeship opportunities for young people. Thank you to all panellists and attendees for two engaging and varied discussions 🧵⤵️

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Tom Richmond @tom-richmond.com · 29/09/2026

Super @suttontrust.bsky.social panel on apprenticeships at Labour conference this morning. Great combination of a government minister, an apprentice, an employer and a policy expert!

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

✍ "Nearly half of our students were eligible for free school meals, over 90% live in an area of disadvantage, and almost two-thirds will be the first in their family to go to university." Our latest blog looks back on a successful summer of programmes ⬇️ www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...

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Summer Schools 2026: seeing potential come to life - The Sutton Trust

Reflecting on our 2026 UK Summer Schools.

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

On Tuesday, we'll hold our second event, focusing on apprenticeships. We'll be joined by Skills Minister Jacqui Smith, Siemans UK and Ireland CEO Brian Holliday, Sutton Trust alum Millie Court, Sutton Trust Head of Research and Policy, Billy Huband-Thompson, and @nickharrison73.bsky.social.

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Get in touch (sophie.garner@suttontrust.com) if you want more info! 📩

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

We've got some fantastic speakers for our panel events at Labour Party Conference in Liverpool 👏 Tomorrow, for our first event on educational inequality, we'll be joined by @lewisgoodall.com @georgiagould.bsky.social Helena Dollimore MP @lindseymacmillan.bsky.social and @carlcullinane.bsky.social⬇️

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

This includes plans to introduce new vocational GCSEs from 2029 for 14-year-olds alongside existing core academic subjects. There will also be a national mission on work experience, with a new national target for employers to help create 200,000 opportunities for under 16s.

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🗨️ "Overall, we welcome the bolstering of technical and vocational routes...But the new routes must widen access to quality subject options, rather than introducing class divides at 14." The Government has announced new reforms to the education system in England ⤵️

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Our programmes and alumni support aim to rebalance this, giving those who lack traditional networks through family and friends opportunities to gain crucial experience. But there is still a long way to go.

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This chimes with what we've found in our own analysis of graduate outcomes. Despite having the talent and aspiration, those from lower income backgrounds continue to face major barriers when entering the job market.

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🚨 Access to the opportunities that lead to successful careers remains deeply unequal, a new report reveals. It shows that success is still shaped by access to professional networks, work experience, employer connections, and confidence ⤵️ le.ac.uk/news/2026/se...

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Any questions? Get in touch with our Senior Marketing and Events Manager, Sophie Garner, for more information: sophie.garner@suttontrust.com 📩

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🚨 Labour Party Conference 🚨 Join us at Labour Party Conference for two exciting events! We'll be discussing education inequality across the UK and how we can boost apprenticeship opportunity for young people ⬇️

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Calling all teachers and advisers! Don't miss our free webinar - UCAS 101 - on 23 September at 4pm. Register on our website ⬇️ www.suttontrust.com/our-programm...

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

“Poverty in childhood triples the risk of not earning or learning as a young adult." New @jrf-uk.bsky.social research shows that childhood poverty can shape the transition into adulthood.

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We're really looking forward to working with them this academic year!

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

As school leaders, they understand first-hand the challenges of closing the attainment gap and supporting progression into higher education. Their on-the-ground insight will feed directly into our agenda-setting research, while local networks will help widen access to our life-changing programmes.

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

📣 Announcing the Sutton Trust Regional Ambassadors! We've developed an exciting new scheme to ensure our programmes reach the young people who need them most. Our ambassadors share our passion for social mobility and breaking down barriers for disadvantaged young people ⬇️

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

💬 "Many of the country's most influential jobs are disproportionately held by the seven per cent of the population who attended private schools." Fantastic to see our research cited in a piece by JNews, on the "nepo baby" debate and access to creative careers ⬇️ jnews.uk/articles/wha...

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What the 'nepo baby' row says about fairness in Britain

An analysis of the 'nepo baby' debate, exploring its origins, its connection to British class, and what it reveals about social mobility today.

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

How do disadvantaged pupils' outcomes differ by ethnicity and gender? 📊 As part of our research into how class, ethnicity, gender and place shape opportunity, we compared the school attainment of different groups of pupils on free school meals (FSM) ⬇️

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Calling all school leaders! In our latest blog, our Schools Engagement Lead shares her advice to get your new school year off to a great start and details of our free CPD offer for school staff ⤵️ www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...

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Two practical ways the Sutton Trust can support school leaders with attainment and post-18 progression this September - The Sutton Trust

Supporting school leaders with attainment and post-18 progression.

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🗣️'The importance of social mobility must not be diluted. It’s not an issue just for this government, it’s a fundamental ingredient in our long term growth and prosperity.' Read our full response to plans to close the SMC and set up a new unit 👇 www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

📢Today's PISA results are positive, with England bucking the global downward trend in reading and maths. But it's concerning that 48% of UK students were in schools whose leaders think learning was hindered by a lack of teaching staff. Read our full response⬇️ www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...

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Sutton Trust response to PISA results - The Sutton Trust

Our response to the OECD’s PISA 2025 results.

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

How do people manage to do internships when they're unpaid? 🤔 Money is a key barrier when so many internships continue to be either unpaid or not paid the minimum wage. We spoke to people who did an internship asking them how they funded themselves ⬇️ www.suttontrust.com/our-research...

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Unpaid and underpaid internships - The Sutton Trust

Our survey of graduates and employers reveals the state of play in internships.

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

✍️ "Social mobility is complex. It’s influenced by education, social capital, financial and housing security, and social norms." Unpacking the drivers of social mobility beyond just attainment and earnings ⤵️ www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...

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What drives social mobility? A closer look at Crossing Paths - The Sutton Trust

Exploring the dynamics of social mobility beyond attainment and earnings.

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

New analysis covered by Schools Week shows that educational outcomes vary significantly by place, even among pupils who appear similarly disadvantaged. A stark reminder that where a young person grows up continues to shape their opportunities ⤵️ schoolsweek.co.uk/study-reveal...

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Study reveals scale of Burnham's NEET challenge

Tackling crisis 'not just about finding most disadvantaged'

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🗣️ "Addressing social mobility and opportunity will mean different things in different parts of the country, for different ethnic groups, and for men and women," Our report shows the importance of tackling challenges that face all communities across our country ⤵️ www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...

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Class must play a more prominent role in the diversity and inclusion conversation - The Sutton Trust

The importance of supporting all young people, no matter their background.

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🎉 As we kick off the new academic year, we’re excited to share that our completely FREE employability programmes are now open for applications! Students can find out more and apply via ⬇️ www.suttontrust.com/our-programm...

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

✍️ "Higher education still delivers substantial value for individuals, communities and the economy. It remains central to social mobility. But it’s not a self-sufficient engine." Our blog looks more closely at the value of a university degree 🔍️ www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...

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Degrees still matter - the system around them needs fixing - The Sutton Trust

Interrogating the debate around the value of a university degree.

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

🚨 Girls, and certain ethnic groups, perform strongly at school but underachieve in the labour market. Our research shows how geography, gender, and ethnicity shape opportunities for disadvantaged young people across England ⤵️ www.suttontrust.com/our-research...

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

This August, we saw persistent regional attainment gaps in exam results, shared details of our upcoming programmes application windows, reflected on another successful year of UK Summer Schools, and joined TikTok. Read more in our monthly newsletter 🔗 buff.ly/9AHUsQ3

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August 2026 Monthly Newsletter | Campaign Monitor

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

💬 “The Sutton Trust residential gave me an insight I wouldn’t otherwise have had.” Fantastic to hear about such a positive experience from one of our students who recently attended our @uniofstandrews.bsky.social Summer School ⬇️ 🔗 buff.ly/14Z4TIb

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Fife and Tayside school pupils get a taste of studying at St Andrews | University of St Andrews news

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

✍ "Young people in different parts of the country are not more or less intelligent or skilled. This is about opportunity and systemic support." Our Research and Policy Manager, Kevin Latham, reflects on GCSE results day in @feweek.bsky.social ⬇️ www.fenews.co.uk/exclusive/th...

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The Real Learnings from Results Day | FE News

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

🚨 Wide disparities in GCSE attainment by region 🚨 Our analysis of GCSE results reveals more about the differences in the proportion of pupils achieving both pass grades and top grades, with London outperforming the rest of the country ⬇️ www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🚨 Fewer 17-year-olds resitting English and maths were able to secure a grade 4 this year. Our analysis of today's GCSE results found that only 21% of those resitting English and just 16.4% of those resitting maths achieved a pass. www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

💬 “Pupils receiving their results should have every reason to be proud of their achievements today. However, it’s very concerning that so many pupils are struggling to achieve passes in English and maths resits.” Our full analysis of today's GCSE results ⬇️ www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

RESITS 📚 Fewer 17-year-olds resitting English and maths were able to secure a grade 4 this year. 21% of those resitting English achieved a grade 4, and this was even worse for maths (16.4%). With over 1million young people already classified as NEET, this is deeply concerning.

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

SCHOOL TYPE 🏫 Looking at top grades, grammar schools continue to pull ahead, at 63.2%. The gap between private and state comprehensive pupils getting top grades (7/A) is also wide, at 27pp. At grade 4/C, this gap is 19.8pp (68.6% state comp and 88.4% private).

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