Sutton Trust (UK)

The Sutton Trust was founded in 1997 by Sir Peter Lampl with the aim of promoting social mobility through education.  It has funded a wide range of access projects in early years, school and university settings, with a focus on research, policy and innovative practical projects with a system-wide relevance. The Trust exists to combat educational inequality and prevent the subsequent waste of talent.  It is particularly concerned with breaking the link between educational opportunities and family background, and in realising a system in which young people are given the chance to prosper, regardless of their family background, the school they happen to attend or the area in which they live. As disadvantage starts before young people are born and continues through to the workplace, the Trust's interest covers parenting and early years projects; primary and secondary schooling; and access to university and the professions.  At later ages we have a particular focus on academically talented young people with the potential to study at leading, highly-selective universities.

http://www.suttontrust.com

Source Category:

• Research Institute

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