This report from UK think tanks the Sutton Trust and CEPEO explores the post-18 education and career plans of young people and the opportunities available to them. The second briefing from Wave 2 of the COVID Social Mobility and Opportunities (COSMO) study explores the post-18 education and career plans of young people and the opportunities...

This report from UK think tanks the Sutton Trust & CEPEO examines inequalities in mental health and access to support services. Even though many areas of life have largely returned to normal following the pandemic, the long-term trend of worsening mental health and wellbeing of young people is an ongoing issue. This research briefing examines...

This report by UK think tank the Sutton Trust looks at how access to higher education has changed over time. A major study of higher education trends over the past 25 years reveals persistent access gaps for disadvantaged students, particularly at the most selective universities. The research, using a unique dataset compiled by dataHE for...

This report from UK think tank the Sutton Trust looks at opportunities and university plans. The Class of 2023, who took A Level exams and other qualifications this summer, have reached a critical moment of transition: many are making decisions with long-lasting consequences for their future paths after compulsory education. With the release of A...

This report from UK think tank the Sutton Trust looks at education experiences of high potential students from different backgrounds. Prior attainment is a major factor in both educational and career progression, but even young people who do show strong initial academic potential from less advantaged backgrounds often fall behind their better-off peers during their...

This report from UK think tank The Sutton Trust looks at what England can learn from global experience to make early years policy work for disadvantaged children. England’s early education and childcare system is at a turning point. Both major political parties have shown a significant interest in the early years, with the government recently...

This report from UK think tank the Sutton Trust and UCAS looks at what influences the choices of would-be apprentices. Demand for apprenticeships has grown significantly in recent years, with efforts to increase the supply and quality of apprenticeship opportunities being accelerated to meet rising demand. But what does the student journey look like for...

This report from UK think tank The Sutton Trust looks at the progress made during secondary school of young people from different backgrounds. This report looks at the progress made during secondary school of young people from different backgrounds who were in the top third of attainers at the end of primary school. High attaining...

This report from the UK think tank The Sutton Trust looks at young people's perceptions of the assessment process in the academic year 2020/21. This briefing from the first wave of the COVID social Mobilities and Opportunities (COSMO) study explores young people’s perceptions of the assessment process they went through in place of GCSE examinations...

This report from UK think tank The Sutton Trust looks at the financial circumstances of households with 16 year-old children during the pandemic period. This briefing from the first wave of the COVID Social Mobility and Opportunities (COSMO) study explores the financial circumstances of households with 16-year-old children during the pandemic period. It allows a...