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Sets out the scope and terms of reference for an Ofsted and Department for Education study to identify effective practice helping 16–18‑year‑olds avoid becoming NEET and remain in education, training or employment.
Over 200,000 children improved reading and numeracy in Pakistan’s Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through a UK-supported programme; the partnership also helped more than 35,000 previously out‑of‑school children return to education, the government says.
Two longstanding institutions — pubs and independent prep schools — are shrinking: 161 pub closures in Q1 2026 (up 26% year‑on‑year) and prep schools squeezed by a 20% VAT on fees from January 2025 and lost charitable rates relief.
Sutton Trust analysis and comment on 2026 GCSE results, offering the charity’s interpretation of attainment patterns and implications for social mobility and schools following Results Day.
Social Market Foundation’s analysis of 2026 Level 3 results highlights growth in T Levels, noting this supports Andy Burnham’s push for technical education while emphasising the scale of challenges for university access and skills policy.
The Sutton Trust publishes analysis of 2026 Level 3 results, offering commentary on outcomes for A levels and equivalent qualifications and initial implications for access and progression to higher education.
The British High Commission hosted a pre‑departure reception for 20 Malaysian scholars awarded Chevening scholarships who will travel to the UK to undertake postgraduate study under the programme.
Surveying US debate over displaying the Ten Commandments in schools, the briefing reviews public attitudes and political arguments about religion in public education and the implications for church–state boundaries and policy discourse.
The Sutton Trust sets out three key questions to watch on Level 3 Results Day 2026, guiding readers on indicators and outcomes to assess performance and implications for education access and progression routes.
Public support for banning mobile phones in schools is reported to be growing, reflecting shifting attitudes among parents and the public about classroom device use and potential restrictions on students’ social media access.
US polling finds three‑quarters of adults support banning phones in class, and for the first time a majority now support all‑day cellphone bans for middle and high school students, signalling rising public backing for stricter school rules.
Finds four-in-ten Americans say it is extremely or very important for children in the US to learn a language other than English, reporting public attitudes to language learning in US schools.
Survey findings on all-day school cellphone bans outline public attitudes toward prohibiting mobile phone use throughout the school day, indicating where parents, teachers or the public stand on in-school device restrictions and related disciplinary policies.
Covers Wendy Chamberlain MP’s visit to the Sutton Trust Summer School at the University of St Andrews, reflecting on the event and its activities for participating students.
Avnee Mojaria, director at IPPR, has been appointed to the Sutton Trust’s Board of Trustees, joining the charity that focuses on social mobility and educational disadvantage.