Who funds the Sutton Trust?

Who funds the Sutton Trust?

Sir Peter Lampl He established the Trust in 1997 to improve social mobility in the UK. He has given over £50 million to the Trust. He is also chair of the Education Endowment Foundation funded by a Government grant of £135 million to raise the achievement of children in the most challenging schools.

Which Labour MPS went to Eton?

After the retirement of Tam Dalyell in 2005, Fisher became the only Labour MP to have been educated at Eton College.

Is the UK elitist?

This research highlights a dramatic over-representation of those educated at independent schools and Oxbridge across the institutions that have such a profound influence on what happens in our country. It suggests that Britain is deeply elitist. That matters for a number of reasons.

What universities are in the Sutton Trust?

University of Birmingham, University of Bristol, University of Cambridge, Durham University, University of Edinburgh, Imperial College London, London School of Economics, University of Nottingham, University of Oxford, University of St Andrews, University College London, University of Warwick, University of York.

Is the Sutton Trust a think tank?

As well as being a think-tank, the Sutton Trust is a ‘do-tank,’ having funded over 200 programmes, commissioned over 170 research studies and influenced Government education policy by pushing social mobility to the top of the political agenda.

Is Sutton Trust free?

How much will it cost to participate in the programme? All costs for the week, including the cost of travel, accommodation and food is covered by the Sutton Trust and our partner universities.

How many MPs were educated at Eton?

Twenty prime ministers were schooled at Eton College, of whom nine were educated at Eton and Christ Church, Oxford, including all three who held office between 1880 and 1902 (Gladstone, Salisbury, Rosebery). Seven were educated at Harrow School and six at Westminster School.

How many members of parliament were privately educated?

Overall 29% of current Members of Parliament come from a private school background, 4 times higher than the electorate they represent. There is a majority of private schools alumni across various public bodies: Senior judges – 65% Civil Service permanent secretaries – 59%

What percentage of MPs were privately educated?

A record number of MPs (52 per cent) went to comprehensive schools and fewer army officers were educated at independent schools than five years ago. Yet still more than a third of the current Cabinet went to private school and over 57 per cent attended Oxbridge.

What percentage of the UK is privately educated?

About 6% of all children in Britain attend private schools. Children of families of every income level attend private schools. But the number is highest in the families earning over £300,000 – six in ten.

How many people apply Sutton Trust us Programme?

1,000
Each year, we receive around 1,000 completed applications for 150 places on the programme.

Which university degrees are best for intergenerational mobility?

Law, computing and (especially) pharmacology are the best-performing subject areas, with mobility rates of 2.2%, 2.9% and 4.2%, respectively.

Can you only apply to one Sutton Trust Summer School?

We aim to reach as many students as possible with our programmes so we only accept one UK Summer School application per student. You may not select multiple courses. Please take your time to pick your top choice and ensure you meet all subject requirements before applying.

How long is the Sutton Trust Summer School?

Choose from over 40 different courses, from Archaeology and Anthropology to Veterinary Medicine. With over 15 hours of teaching at undergraduate level, you will get the chance to dive deep into subjects that you are passionate about.

What percentage of MPs went to private schools?

What percentage of British prime ministers went to Eton?

What percentage of MPs went to Oxbridge?

How many UK politicians went to private school?

How many MPs are privately educated?

What is the Sutton Trust us Programme?

The Sutton Trust US Programme is designed to support students to explore studying in America and access leading universities. From introductory information sessions to a week spent in the US visiting different American colleges and universities, you’ll get an in-depth look into what it’s like to be a student in the US.

What is the Sutton Trust?

The Sutton Trust was founded by Sir Peter Lampl in 1997. The son of a Viennese émigré who came to Britain in the 30s, Peter attended grammar school and went on to study at Oxford.

When was the first Sutton Trust summer school?

In 1997 the Sutton Trust was formed and ran its first summer school in partnership with the University of Oxford. 64 seventeen year olds from schools which

How many MPs are educated privately in the UK?

29% of UK educated MPs are educated privately in the new 2017 parliament, compared to about 7% of the population. 52% went to comprehensive schools, and 17% to grammar schools. The proportion of privately educated MPs is at a record low for years in which we have data. Over one in ten of the privately educated MPs for whom we had data went to Eton.

Is education still a determinant of opportunity to become an MP?

It builds on our report on the educational background of the 2015 Parliament which you can see here. This report, authored by Rebecca Montacute and Tim Carr, shows that educational background is still a strong determinant of opportunity to become an MP.