matt b
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/5157598.stm
once again the sutton trust miss the point:
Sutton Trust chairman Sir Peter Lampl said: "This research shows clearly that there is a very strong case for opening up top independent day schools to talented pupils from non-privileged backgrounds, so that they too can benefit from the academic and social advantages a private education brings."
no. it shows that the old-boy network is alive and well and should be addressed by government, particularly as the 'top' private schools are currently developing a new qualification to replace A levels in their establishments. this new qualification will not be endoresed by the QCA, so won't be used in the public sector, thus increasing inequality and access to the 'top' universities.
incidently, about 10 years ago i applied for a job at the sutton trust which would involve going to FE colleges and encouraging students to apply to oxbridge. i didn't even get an interview despite meeting all the requirements. so, i rang them up and asked why. the answer? i didn't go to oxbridge.
once again the sutton trust miss the point:
Sutton Trust chairman Sir Peter Lampl said: "This research shows clearly that there is a very strong case for opening up top independent day schools to talented pupils from non-privileged backgrounds, so that they too can benefit from the academic and social advantages a private education brings."
no. it shows that the old-boy network is alive and well and should be addressed by government, particularly as the 'top' private schools are currently developing a new qualification to replace A levels in their establishments. this new qualification will not be endoresed by the QCA, so won't be used in the public sector, thus increasing inequality and access to the 'top' universities.
incidently, about 10 years ago i applied for a job at the sutton trust which would involve going to FE colleges and encouraging students to apply to oxbridge. i didn't even get an interview despite meeting all the requirements. so, i rang them up and asked why. the answer? i didn't go to oxbridge.