Do the "best" schools take their fair share of disadvantaged schools, or is at least a part of their success due to stealth selection? Fascinating conversation with @charleyo.bsky.social from @suttontrust.bsky.social - please share if you can! open.spotify.com/episode/4rXm...

Do the "best" schools take their fair share of disadvantaged students? With Charley O'Regan

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👀 Want to hear examples of how to create fairer school admissions policies? Listen to our new podcast series, where @charleyo.bsky.social, speaks to directly leaders who are working to make sure their schools are accessible to pupils from all backgrounds 🎙️

Fair School Admissions Podcast

Podcast · The Sutton Trust · The Fair School Admissions Podcast brings together school leaders who are taking action to make their schools more accessible and inclusive through fairer admissions…

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💡 Powerful and important discussions on the SEND system took place yesterday at our panel event on the government's proposed reforms. The event marked the launch of our research analysing the relationship between disadvantage and SEND in school admissions 🧵

A fascinating discussion this morning. I especially enjoyed the debate between where accountability should sit and how we change the narrative of 'different'.

Ryan Frost@ryangfrost.bsky.social · 7mo ago

This morning, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Social Mobility is discussing SEND and socio-economic disadvantage, in the wake of the Schools White Paper. Chair @peter4bracknell.bsky.social is joined by @charleyo.bsky.social, @ellenbroome.bsky.social, and Sarah Horn. @suttontrust.bsky.social

It hasn’t been talked about too much yet today but the education white paper also had some pretty interesting stuff in about school admissions and seeing the work I am involved with at The Sutton Trust referenced specially has been a career highlight! @suttontrust.bsky.social (1/9)

A huge thank you to @danfrancis02.bsky.social, @charleyo.bsky.social, @anyasizer.bsky.social and @danihpayne.bsky.social for a thoughtful and wide ranging discussion at today's @smfthinktank.bsky.social panel event on SEND reform.

🚨 EVENT TOMORROW🚨 On Wednesday, our panel will discuss how to fix our broken SEND system: @beckymontacute.bsky.social @alistrathern.bsky.social @charleyo.bsky.social @anyasizer.bsky.social @danihpayne.bsky.social See more here: buff.ly/DWaWiQG

Really looking forward to this event and chatting with the other panellists!

Social Market Foundation@smfthinktank.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Don't forget to sign up to our event on Wednesday, where our panel will discuss how to fix our broken SEND system: @beckymontacute.bsky.social @alistrathern.bsky.social @charleyo.bsky.social @anyasizer.bsky.social @danihpayne.bsky.social www.smf.co.uk/events/fixin...

🗣️ "They're facing the disadvantage of their low-income and the potential challenges that brings, as well as having to navigate that SEND system." @charleyo.bsky.social touches on the double disadvantage facing low-income pupils with SEND on BBC Woman's Hour 📻

This has been one of those reports that makes you feel worse and worse as you uncover the layers of a system that just isn't working. Change is desperately needed so that all children can thrive in education without having to rely on parents spending money they may not even have to get support.

The Sutton Trust@suttontrust.bsky.social · 11mo ago

🚨 NEW: Children from low-income homes are more likely to have special educational needs and are also less likely to get the support they need, we have found. Our new research reveals massive socio-economic inequalities in accessing support from a SEND system in crisis 🧵⤵️

This morning at Labour Party Conference, our panel is looking at the attainment gap and asking why disadvantaged pupils are behind their peers. Chaired by @nickharrison73.bsky.social, we are joined by @sarahsmithlab.bsky.social, @childrenscomm.bsky.social, and @danielkebedeneu.bsky.social

Today we are at the Labour Party Conference to explore findings from the Sutton Trust's latest report, Elitist Britain. We are joined by @lindseymacmillan.bsky.social, @peter4bracknell.bsky.social, @lewisgoodall.com, Lord David Evans, and our own @carlcullinane.bsky.social. ⬇️ Follow updates below

🆕 We recently polled almost 7,000 teachers with @teachertapp.bsky.social to better understand how the education sector sees the issue of school admissions. Our Senior Schools Engagement Manager, @charleyo.bsky.social, discusses what we learned 👇 www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...

Five things we’ve learnt about School Admissions - The Sutton Trust

What does the education sector think about the issue of school admissions?

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💫 The First 100 Days as a School Middle Leader💫 I love supporting and coaching new leaders. As we approach September, I hope to do a weekly post to support you in your first 100 days as a new leader. If this isn’t you, perhaps there will be still be something interesting along the way! (1/7)

Great blog! @claireharley.bsky.social is so relatable and brings the 'Instagram Sunday Reset' into something we can all achieve ❤️‍🔥

Claire Harley@claireharley.bsky.social · last yr.

Seems appropriate to share this on a Sunday! Sorry if this is early for you, but those of us in Leicestershire are getting ready to go back! The Sunday Reset - tips I've learnt over the years to make term time less chaotic! www.researchtoclassroom.com/post/the-sun...

💫 GCSE Results Day was the most nerve-wracking day of my first year as Head of Science.💫 I was so worked up that I opened the spreadsheet without a clear plan and couldn’t figure out whether I should be celebrating or worrying. In later years, I went in with a clear plan of action and... (1/8)

We can become more resilient. Its not a fixed component. The Roberston-Cooper model is great place to start thinking about this. (1/10)

📢 #ResultsDay2025 for Level 3 qualifications (A Level and equivalent) is here! Students receiving their results today have endured significant disruption to their education since Year 8. Here’s our analysis of what we know about the results so far ⤵️🧵

Focus Time is the literal best. I get so much more done when I set myself to be as productive as possible. 5 minutes of planning allows my brain to really fly. If you haven't tried it before, give it a go over the summer holidays. (1/10)

I first started using my outlook calendar when I was Head of Science. I wanted my team to know where they could find me. Over time it evolved into my most powerful tool for productivity by utilising time/calendar blocking. If you aren't already using it, give it a go in September! (1/11)

A week in Greece with my family has completely re-energised me. I feel like I have more clarity and motivation than I have done in years. I am even more excited to share my knowledge about how to maximise what you can get done in a day in order to have the time you need to just be you! (1/10)

If you are starting the summer feeling exhausted I'm hoping this will give you some food for thought.

Another great report from my awesome colleagues. Absolutely fascinating to see how quickly this divide has appeared. School leaders need more support to make sure all their students reap the benefits of this technological shift.

The Sutton Trust@suttontrust.bsky.social · last yr.

🚨 State schools are quickly falling behind as a new AI digital divide is opening up in the education system. Our new report finds that private schools are way ahead on setting AI policies, dedicating staff to oversee its use, and providing training and resources ⤵️🧵

I originally posted this on a different platform last week but thought there might be some useful hints for school leaders here too. Sorry its a little bit on the late side! Hope its helpful! (1/10)

✨We've made it to over 100 schools recruited for the Fair School Admissions Pledge ✨ It isn't too late to join us. Deadline for applications is THIS FRIDAY. Please do reach out if you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! www.suttontrust.com/fair-school-...

Fair School Admissions - The Sutton Trust

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Charley O'Regan@charleyo.bsky.social · last yr.

📢 Two exciting announcements about the @suttontrust.bsky.social School Admissions work. 1️⃣We've decided to squeeze in a final Fair School Admissions Pledge cohort before we move onto the next phase of the project. I would LOVE to get to 100 schools this year! www.suttontrust.com/fair-school-...

Cannot get enough of 'Building a Second Brain'. We are knowledge workers but we aren't curating our knowledge as though it is our most valuable asset....

🎺 Our team will be speaking at Ed Fest this week! Our Research and Policy Manager, @kevinlatham.bsky.social, and our Senior Schools Engagement Manager, @charleyo.bsky.social, will be discussing our research from this year as well as our ongoing work to reform school admissions ⤵️

I really need to remember that in 3 weeks time I will be lying by the pool in Rhodes and absolutely loving this weather! 😎

@suttontrust.bsky.social Fair School Admissions Awards applications have started arriving and it really is an absolute joy to read them. Tangible impact from schools dedicated to serving their whole community - a great way to end the school year!

Really looking forward to EdFest this year! My awesome colleague @kevinlatham.bsky.social and I will be presenting on @suttontrust.bsky.social research focussing on our new reports from this year and our Fair School Admissions Pledge. Do come and say hello!