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Jon Datta @jondatta.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We’re hiring a Digital Platform Architect at @suttontrust.bsky.social to shape the next Sutton Trust Online: connecting product, technology, data and responsible use of AI to support more young people. Apply by tomorrow, 18 Aug: recruitment.suttontrust.com/jobs/8081477...

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Digital Platform Architect - The Sutton Trust

Do you want to help us shape the next stage of digital support for our young people? Apply for our Digital Platform Architect role!

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

We’re pleased to announce that @unisouthampton.bsky.social will be joining our UK Summer Schools consortium from 2026! Students can now apply to Sutton Trust summer schools at the University of Southampton from January ⤵️ www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...

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Jon Datta @jondatta.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

New @suttontrust.bsky.social research shows HE drives around 2/3 of UK upward mobility, however, access alone isn’t enough. The graduate premium has narrowed as participation grows. Task now: share the benefits fairly and strengthen routes beyond university. 🔗 www.suttontrust.com/our-research...

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Degrees of Difference - The Sutton Trust

What role does higher education play in driving social mobility across the world?

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

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 ⬇️ cosmosltd.ac-page.com/the-student-...

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Jon Datta @jondatta.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

📢Looking forward to joining Sarah for a live edition of The Student Outcomes Podcast on Tues 11 November. We’ll be discussing how geography, background & policy shifts are shaping opportunity for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. 🎧 Register here: cosmosltd.ac-page.com/the-student-...

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

The Government’s Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper marks an important moment for higher education and social mobility in England. @jondatta.bsky.social outlines what the announcement means for widening access to university in our latest blog ⤵️ www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...

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What the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper means for access and participation - The Sutton Trust

The impact of the Skills White Paper on university access?

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

🗣️ "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 📺

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Jon Datta @jondatta.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Timely work from @upp-foundation.bsky.social+@publicfirst.bsky.social on a new mission for WP. With inequalities deepening, fair access must stay at the heart of HE. 🔗@suttontrust.bsky.social response: www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion... 🔗 UPP Report: upp-foundation.org/new-research...

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Our Head of University Access & Digital, @jondatta.bsky.social, discussed this issue in @schoolsweek.bsky.social in November. He wrote about the inefficiencies within the current FSM system, as well as the advantages of moving towards a system of auto-enrolment ⬇️ schoolsweek.co.uk/fsm-reform-i...

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Labour must prioritise FSM reform to deliver social mobility

A bill is moving through parliament that could significantly improve children's lives and schools' budgets

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Jon Datta @jondatta.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

➡️Just 5% of medical students come from the lowest socio-economic backgrounds-despite that number doubling since 2012. ➡️75% of entrants come from higher socio-economic backgrounds.

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Jon Datta @jondatta.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

🚨More students from the NE, NW, SW, Scotland, Wales & NI should have the chance @garynunn.bsky.social had: www.theneweuropean.co.uk/i-was-a-soci... His @suttontrust.bsky.social Summer School experience changed his life-who else could benefit? 📅 Apply by 6 March 🔗 summerschools.suttontrust.com

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Jon Datta @jondatta.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

If P8 remains the key accountability measure, schools with most disadvantaged intakes will continue to be unfairly penalised. Accountability must take context into account. More by @carolinebarlow.bsky.social: schoolsweek.co.uk/how-labour-can-fix-accountability-to-drive-the-inclusion-it-wants

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The missing piece in Labour's accountability narrative

Ofsted and curriculum reforms alone won't drive the system-wide inclusion Labour says it wants

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

📣 Do you want to lead our media, communications, campaigning and public affairs work? We are looking for somebody with extensive experience of public affairs and campaigning and comms work to join our team as Director of Communications and Advocacy. Apply by 2nd Feb 👇 buff.ly/4gUZ8b3

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

💬 "The participation gap between students who were eligible for free school meals and those who were not has now reached a record high." @jondatta.bsky.social on the need to persist with efforts to widen access to HE via contextual admissions ⬇️ www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/uk-s...

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The UK should not give up on contextual admissions

Scaled and standardised, lowering entry requirements for disadvantaged applicants can contribute to a fairer society, says Jon Datta

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Jon Datta @jondatta.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

🎓 Contextual admissions can be transformative when done right-beyond the 'lucky few.' My @timeshighered.bsky.social article highlights the need for transparency, consistency & a joined-up approach to widen access. Let’s act now: www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/uk-s... #HigherEd #SocialMobility

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The UK should not give up on contextual admissions

Scaled and standardised, lowering entry requirements for disadvantaged applicants can contribute to a fairer society, says Jon Datta

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Jon Datta @jondatta.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

1/ 🚨 Applications for @suttontrust.bsky.social Summer Schools 2025 are now open! This FREE programme gives Y12/S5 students the chance to explore life at top unis. Apply now! 📅 Deadline: 6 March 2025 👉 summerschools.suttontrust.com

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Jon Datta @jondatta.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

@theifs.bsky.social latest report shows that by 2025–26, the poorest students will have £1,125 less in real terms for living costs than in 2020. The gov't has yet to address these cuts or commit to the long-term future of maintenance support. This risks deepening inequalities.

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

For Maths fans, 2025 is a square. 45² = 45 x 45 = 2025 Also, 9² x 5² = 2025 40² + 20² + 5² = 2025 My favourite? 1³+2³+3³+4³+5³+6³+7³+8³+9³ = 2025 #Mathematics #teaching #education

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School Food Matters @schoolfoodmatters.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Great piece 👏 Improving access, quality, and funding around #FreeSchoolMeals “would support better educational outcomes + improve #ChildHealth and our economy”. It’s “a crucial investment in meeting the government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity”. schoolsweek.co.uk/fsm-reform-i...

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Labour must prioritise FSM reform to deliver social mobility

A bill is moving through parliament that could significantly improve children's lives and schools' budgets

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Jon Datta @jondatta.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

🚨The UCAS deadline is near! Contextual offers can reduce grade requirements for students from less advantaged backgrounds. Our @suttontrust.bsky.social Contextual Offers Tool helps students, parents/carers & schools find which unis offer them & how to apply: 👉 suttontrust.notion.site/2025-Context...

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Jon Datta @jondatta.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

1/ Reforming free school meals is critical for social mobility. FSM is our best indicator of socio-economic disadvantage but deeply flawed, leaving 900k+ children in poverty unsupported. Read my @schoolsweek.bsky.social article: schoolsweek.co.uk/fsm-reform-i... #SocialMobility #FreeSchoolMeals

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Labour must prioritise FSM reform to deliver social mobility

A bill is moving through parliament that could significantly improve children's lives and schools' budgets

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Jon Datta @jondatta.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

⏳Don’t miss out! We’re hiring a Senior Programmes Manager: University Access to lead flagship @suttontrust.bsky.social programmes like UK Summer Schools & the US Programme. Apply by 9am, Mon 2 Dec to help drive change for underrepresented students. recruitment.suttontrust.com/jobs/5200404... #Hiring

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Senior Programmes Manager: University Access - The Sutton Trust

Deadline: 9am, 2nd December 2024 . The Senior Programmes Manager: University Access will play a pivotal role in the University Access and Digital team, overseeing and managing the delivery of high-...

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Jon Datta @jondatta.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

📈Hiring! Join @suttontrust.bsky.social as Senior Programmes Manager – a fantastic chance to change thousands of lives every year. If you're passionate about widening access to uni & social mobility, get in touch! #Hiring #EducationJobs #SocialMobility 🔗 recruitment.suttontrust.com/jobs/5200404...

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Senior Programmes Manager: University Access - The Sutton Trust

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

🚨 Calling all researchers 🚨 We're commissioning an exciting new research project on the role of higher education in social mobility internationally, with a focus on policy learnings for the UK and the US. Express your interest by 9th December ⤵️ www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...

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Jon Datta @jondatta.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

1/ 📢Disadvantaged students suffer as subject ‘cold spots’ develop. This @timeshighered.bsky.social article reveals a troubling trend: disadvantaged students losing access to key university subjects, deepening inequality. #socialmobility 🔗 www.timeshighereducation.com/news/course-...

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Course closures bring risk of ‘humanities cold spots’

Development of ‘cold spots’ without arts and humanities programmes prompts calls for more strategic approach to university provision

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Jon Datta @jondatta.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Overhaul of children’s social care is overdue. Private firms have profited off vulnerable young people for too long, holding back their potential. Only 14% of care leavers make it to uni compared to 47% of peers. Reform is vital to level the playing field. www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

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Overhaul of children’s social care in England will crack down on firms’ profiteering

Government says reforms will end ‘neglect’ in system that leaves young people behind

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

📢 We're looking for Senior Programmes Manager to join our University Access and Digital team! If you have a track record in delivering impactful educational programmes, plus a passion for social mobility, this role is for you! Apply by December 2nd ⬇️ recruitment.suttontrust.com/jobs/5200404...

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Senior Programmes Manager: University Access - The Sutton Trust

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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

New post just out: "Dropping Out" Why improvements to school standards are at serious risk. (Free to read) open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/d...

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Dropping Out

Why improvements in school standards are at serious risk

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

✍️ "Talent is everywhere, with over 150,000 students on creative courses every year. Opportunity, particularly at the most prestigious institutions, is not." @drdaveobrien.bsky.social on the problems with access to creative higher education courses in the UK 👇 www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...

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The class crisis in creative HE - The Sutton Trust

An author of our work on access to creative professions explores the research in detail.

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Jon Datta @jondatta.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

Hello Bluesky! 👋 I’m Jon, focused on education, social mobility, and widening access to university. Keen to connect with others working on tackling inequality and creating real opportunities for young people. #SocialMobility #Education #UniversityAccess

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