Podcast appearances and mentions of Sutton Trust

This week we are discussing STEM careers and the barriers faced by those from lower socio-economic groups to a successful career in STEM. To help us explore some of the issues is Lexie Papaspyrou, Project Manager for the Tech Futures Task Force at the Sutton Trust.

In this 'Commission Conversation' Geoff Barton, Chair of the Commission on the Future of Oracy Education in England, talks to Rebecca Montacute about the Sutton Trust's new report 'Life Lessons' which explores the development of oracy and other life skills in school.Rebecca Montacute is Head of Research and Policy at The Sutton Trust. Since joining the Trust in 2017, she has authored reports on a variety of topics including internships, university access, highly-able students from disadvantaged backgrounds, access to the professions and how parents use financial and cultural resources to boost their children's educations. Rebecca previously completed a PhD at the University of Manchester, and was a Fellow at the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology.

In this episode, Adam and Amy are joined by Charley from Sutton Trust to look at an extremely serious issue: the under-representation of pupil premium students in great schools. Tune in to learn about what has caused this issue, how it varies across the country and what schools can do about it.

In this edition, ASCL SEND and Inclusion Specialist Margaret Mulholland speaks with Charlotte O'Regan, Senior Schools Engagement Manager at the Sutton Trust and former vice principal, regarding the launch of a pledge to review school admissions.

On this episode of Mind The Gap, Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner are joined by Professor Rob Coe. The three of them talk through the history of Rob's work as a teacher and then a researcher. Rob's work on the EEF Toolkit and the Sutton Trust report highlighted existing evidence about cost-effective interventions, and the publications shattered a lot of educators' previously held beliefs. Rob says that subsequent arguments with teachers led to discussions about pedagogy, and he maintains that educators need to be focussed on actual learning, not proxies for learning. At the end of the episode, Tom, Emma, and Rob talk about the latest educational craze - instructional coaching - and what the research actually says about it, as well as where research about coaching is headed. Professor Rob Coe is Director of Research and Development at Evidence-Based Education and a Senior Associate at the Education Endowment Foundation. He was previously Professor of Education and Director of the Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring at Durham University, where he worked for 20 years doing research, evaluation, teaching and policy engagement. Rob was a co-author of the EEF's Teaching and Learning Toolkit, the Sutton Trust report ‘What makes great teaching?' and the ‘Developing Great Teaching' report for the Teacher Development Trust. Follow him on Twitter at @ProfCoe Tom Sherrington has worked in schools as a teacher and leader for 30 years and is now a consultant specialising in teacher development and curriculum & assessment planning. He regularly contributes to conferences and CPD sessions locally and nationally and is busy working in schools and colleges across the UK and around the world. Follow Tom on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠@teacherhead⁠⁠⁠⁠ Emma Turner joined Discovery Schools Academy Trust as the Research and CPD lead after 20 years in primary teaching. She founded ‘NewEd – Joyful CPD for early-career teachers,' a not-for-profit approach to CPD to encourage positivity amongst the profession and help retain teachers in post. Follow Emma on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠@emma_turner75⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindthegap-edu/message

Embark on a three-decade journey of professional growth and resilience as Hanneke Smits takes us through her incredible career in a male-dominated field while prioritizing what matters most to her along the way. She emphasizes the role of self-reflection, learning new things, seeking diverse perspectives, and utilizing both mentors and sponsors. These elements, combined with the tenacity to overcome hurdles, teaches us what is possible in career trajectory and achieving leadership roles. In this episode, you'll find tips in: Mastering the Art of Navigating Male-Dominated Industries: Learning how to thrive and excel in traditionally male-dominated workplaces as a woman. Elevating Your Career with Mentorship and Sponsorship: Unlocking the secrets to accelerating your professional growth through the power of mentorship and sponsorship. Unleashing Transferable Skills for Career Development: Discovering how to leverage your existing skills to pivot and succeed in new career paths. Embracing Self-Reflection for Personal Growth: Exploring the transformative potential of self-reflection in achieving personal and professional growth. Unveiling Time Management and Productivity Strategies: Uncovering effective strategies to maximize your productivity and time management skills for career advancement. Highlights: [00:03] Introduction [00:35] A Reflection by Hanneke [01:48] Meet Hanneke Smits [04:11] Foundation of Success [10:12] Navigating a Male-Dominated Industry [16:01] Mastery of Skills and Learning from Mistakes [18:17] Leveraging Strengths for Effectiveness [23:50] Embracing Feedback and Learning from Mistakes [29:05] Taking a Career Break and Finding Clarity [29:50] Self-Reflection and Identifying the Next North Star [35:00] Lightning Round Questions Quotes: Being ruthless about calendar management can be very freeing. Learn to say no as much as you say yes. - Hanneke Smits Feedback is a gift. - Hanneke Smits Thinking through the transferability of the aspects of your skills is critical when you get to a fork in the road. It's how you build on from what you've learned. - Hanneke Smits Lightning Round Questions: Q: What book has greatly influenced you? A: Snow Windows and Travelers in the Third Reich (not favorites but current reads) Q: What is your favorite inspiring quote or saying? A: Feedback is a gift. Q: What is one word or moniker you would use to describe yourself? A: Direct Truth Teller Q: What is one change you've implemented that made your life better? A: Being ruthless about calendar management. Q: What power song would you want playing as you walk out onto a stage? A: Saturday Night Fever. About Hanneke Smits: Hanneke Smits is Senior Executive Vice President and Global Head of Investment Management and a member of BNY Mellon's Executive Committee. With over 30 years of investment experience, Hanneke was previously CEO of Newton Investment Management, a BNY Mellon Investment Management firm, from 2016 to 2020. Prior to Newton, she served on the Executive Committee at private equity firm Adams Street Partners from 2001 to 2014, having been Chief Investment Officer from 2008 to 2014. She joined Adams Street in 1997 to build out its global investment capabilities, and successfully launched its presence in Europe and Asia. Before joining Adams Street, she was an investment manager at Pantheon Ventures, and worked for Philips China Hong Kong Group.  Hanneke is the Global Chair of the 30% Club, a role she assumed in February 2023. Additionally, Hanneke is the Executive Sponsor for PRISM, BNY Mellon's LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group and serves as Chair of Impetus, a venture philanthropy organization which backs charities to transform the lives of disadvantaged young people. As part of her role with Impetus, she is Trustee of the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), founded in 2011 by The Sutton Trust in partnership with Impetus. Hanneke was also a Non-Executive Director to the Court of the Bank of England, and a co-founder and first Chair of Level 20, a not-for-profit organization set up in 2015 to inspire women to join and succeed in the private equity industry. Originally from the Netherlands, Hanneke has a BBA from Nijenrode University and an MBA from the London Business School. LinkedIn Website

Selva Ramasamy KC (King's Counsel) is a senior barrister, joint head of QEB Hollis Whiteman Chambers and an elected Master of the Bench for Inner Temple.   As a King's Counsel, Selva is one of the most senior barristers responsible for conducting some of the most serious and complex cases in the country. Selva was actually the first non white member of his Chambers in its history and now they are one of the most diverse groups of barristers in the country. Selva explains growing up in a mixed race background, spending much of his early childhood abroad until coming back to the UK and attending a boarding school at aged 11. He remembers learning quickly to persuade and influence when clearly different to all those around him and his early experiences of racism have led him to become an advocate for inclusion and diversity within the legal profession. We both remember our early years as student barristers and the small red handbook issued to us all titled 'Learning the Law' by Glanville Williams in which it suggested that women and those from ethnic minorities might consider choosing a different profession due to the difficulties of 'getting on' if not from the standard background and upbringing. Those words continue to provide Selva with the motivation to keep driving change and role modelling a more modern approach at the Bar. Selva's day to day life requires him to deal with people immersed in the most extreme of human emotions with liberty at stake, managing multiple stakeholders and communicating across abilities, cultures and agendas. Selva is very proud of the work being done by Inner Temple and the Sutton Trust to increase social mobility within the profession. Selva tells me that by 'looking different' he is able to dispel certain myths as regards who is and who could become a barrister. The Bar continues to make huge step changes including wellbeing in order to assist barristers cope with the graphic and often brutal nature of the cases they are dealing with day to day, week to week and month to month. This episode provides a unique insight into one of the most intriguing professions, often portrayed in TV and film for it's bizarre and dramatic moments. The reality is a profession of individuals working tirelessly to Bridge the Justice Gap for all of us. We also enjoy a moment of celebration as Selva and I recently won The Hargreaves Cup together which since 1950 has been awarded to the winning Tennis team between the four Inns of Court. Enjoy this episode. Watch & Subscribe:

The rapper Tory Lanez has been sentenced to 10 years for the shooting of fellow musician Megan Thee Stallion. She required surgery to remove bullet fragments from her foot after he shot her following a party in 2020. BBC entertainment correspondent Chi-Chi Izundu joins Clare McDonnell to discuss. New research by The Sutton Trust reveals that more than a third of A-level students in England are considering living at home if they get into their preferred university. And in some cases, choosing lower-ranking universities because they are closer to home. Rebecca Montacute, head of research for the Sutton Trust, explains the findings. Hayley Hassall also hears from future student, Lori Cobon, and her mother Rachel. A few months ago, Sarah de Lagarde came on Woman's Hour to share her incredible story of survival. She had fallen on to the Tube tracks at a north London station and was run over by two Tube trains. She lost her right arm and leg as a result. Today, Sarah returns with a newly fitted bionic arm, made possible with the support of a crowdfunding campaign. She speaks to Hayley about her recovery. More than 60 women have made allegations of rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment against the US comedian and actor Bill Cosby. But only one woman, Andrea Constand, was able to gain a criminal conviction. In 2018, he was sent to prison for three to 10 years on three counts of aggravated indecent assault. At the time, it was celebrated as a major win for the #MeToo movement. Less than three years later, he was freed when the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned his conviction on a legal technicality. In a new two-part documentary exclusively for ITVX from 10 August, The Case Against Cosby, Andrea tells her story. It's been two years since the Taliban retook power in Afghanistan and during that time women and girls have found many curtailments on their liberty. Dr Nadia Nadim is Afghanistan's most successful and most influential female footballer. She fled to Denmark following the death of her father and has gone on to play for the Danish national team over 100 times. Dr Nadim joins Hayley to discuss her career and her hope for women and girls back home in Afghanistan. Presenter: Hayley Hassall Producer: Hanna Ward Studio Manager: Tim Heffer

New research by the Sutton Trust reveals that more than a third of A-level students in England are considering living at home if they get into their preferred university. And in some cases, chooing lower-ranking universities because they are closer to home. Rebecca Montacute, head of research for the Sutton Trust, explains the findings. Hayley also hears from future student, Lori Cobon, and her mother Rachel. The summer of cricket continues with The Hundred. Hayley finds out the latest news from Beth Barrett-Wild, who is Director of Women's Professional Game with the England and Wales Cricket Board, the ECB, and number eight on the Woman's Hour Power list. Hayley is also joined by England cricketer Nat Sciver-Brunt, who is ranked number one in the world and is Captain of Trent Rockets Women. Barbie the film is a surprising hit in China, exceeding box office expectations. Why are feminists flocking to see it and how does it compare with other films released there this summer? To find out more, Hayley speaks to Frances Hisgen, Research Programme Manager for the Project on China's Global Sharp Power at Stanford University in the US and Jingfei Li, a lecturer at Shanghai Vancouver Film School in China. Many young people will be looking forward to starting university and thinking about their student finances. Nicola Robinson got in touch to say that she believes women like her who took out a student loan in England have been unfairly penalised. She tells her story. Hayley also discusses the issues with Sabina Mackenzie and Katie Watts, Head of Campaigns at Money Saving Expert. Presented by Hayley Hassall Producer: Louise Corley Studio engineer: Andrew Garratt 00:00 Opener 02:56 Students Living at Home 16:36 Student Loans 34:13 Women on Wheels 40:03 Barbie in China 48:31 Cricket 100

Roger Clarke grew up in a single parent family in Aberystwyth. He was plucked out of rural Wales and placed in the dreaming spires of Cambridge by the Sutton Trust, which opened his eyes to possibilities he'd never before considered. In this conversation, he discusses the transition that has taken him to Deputy Director, Policy Response Unit at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Website; www.henley.ac.uk Social Links; LinkedIn - Henley Business School Twitter - @HenleyBSchool Instagram - henleybschool Facebook - HenleyBusinessSchool See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank Norris is a former headteacher and HMI (His Majesty's Inspector) with decades of experience leading and inspecting a wide range of schools and other settings including secure units, independent schools, prisons, initial teacher education as well as secondary and primary schools in England and abroad. From 2014-19, Frank was the CEO of the Coop Academies Trust. The Coop Trust is highly regarded and is one of the highest performing for disadvantaged students according to reports by the DfE, EPI and Sutton Trust. Frank was awarded an MBE in summer 2019 for his services to education. He is also the co-host of the Frank & Stan podcast. Julie Price Grimshaw is also a former HMI with a successful track record in supporting school improvement, particularly in teaching and learning. She is a school improvement advisor who has previously been an inspector of schools and initial teacher education, a PGCE course leader at Manchester Metropolitan University, an advisor to the Teacher Development AGency and the Department for Education, an external moderator for initial teacher education, and a teacher of English and Music. Julie started blogging about Ofsted in October 2021, and her website - julesmusings.blog - is well worth a visit. LINKS: Frank's website: https://frankwnorris.co.uk Julie's blog: https://julesmusings.blog/blog/ Rethinking Education conference - Sat 23rd September, North London: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-rethinking-education-conference-2023-tickets-602718887417 Apply to speak: https://www.rethinking-ed.org/rethinked23 Metacognition in action - Fri 23rd June 2023, Central London: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/metacognition-in-action-tickets-591350293647 Making change stick: A practical guide to implementing school improvement - Wed 14th June, 4-5pm (FREE): https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-change-stick-a-practical-guide-to-implementing-school-improvement-tickets-630709207217 The Rethinking Education podcast is hosted and produced by Dr James Mannion. You can contact him at https://www.rethinking-ed.org/contact, or via a social platform of your choosing: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RethinkingJames Insta: https://www.instagram.com/drjamesmannion LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-mannion/ SUPPORT THE RETHINKING ED PODCAST: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/repod Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/repod

According to a Deloitte Report from last year, “The UK has one of the poorest rates of social mobility in the developed world. This means that people born into low-income families, regardless of their talent, or their hard work, do not have the same access to opportunities as those born into more privileged circumstances”. Charities like The National Tutoring Programme, the National Access programme, the Sutton Trust, The Social Mobility Foundation, Career Ready, UpReach are working hard to support young people in difficult circumstances. However, we are unlikely to see any transformational change without political will, finances, a joined up approach between the government, private sector and charities. And of course a mindset change.A couple of weeks back I had two members of the Career Ready Youth Advisory Board on my podcast. For those who don't know Career Ready, it is the national social mobility charity founded in 2002 to boost social mobility by empowering young people and giving their talents a platform to flourish. Career Ready now has a network of 1000 employer supporters, 3500 volunteers and have have so far reached over 200000 young people including supporting 30000 young people on its high impact Career Ready post-16 programme. Both my guests Victoria Ayodeji and Marley Ahmed are highly self motivated, are on the path to great career journeys and deeply committed to giving back. And they are involved with various initiatives which support them in this ambition. Essentially these Gen Z social mobility advocates and role models, believing in walking the talk. In this free wheeling conversation, we spoke about their early years, educational attainment,

Unveiling the shocking truth about social mobility in the UK! In this explosive episode, we sit down with the world's first Professor for Social Mobility, Professor Lee Elliott Major OBE. With over 20 years of experience in improving the lives of disadvantaged children, Professor Elliott Major is a highly acclaimed education expert and published author of several books. As the ex-CEO of The Sutton Trust, he knows all too well the challenges that working-class kids face in the UK today. In this candid interview, Professor Elliott Major shares his own struggles with his lower socioeconomic background and sheds light on why it's harder than ever for disadvantaged young people to succeed. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation with one of the leading voices in education research and policy!

Binda Patel is the Director of Innovation at the Sutton Trust and the Sutton Trust that champions social mobility through different programs, research and influencing policy, news and opinion.  She was in the front line when covid sent the world to hell. She is also a trustee at Arts Emergency, a charity that supports and mentors young people interested in arts and the creative sector.  Both are important in Binda's eyes and both are linked to her passion for social mobility.  She has worked with the Diana Award, which gave her with opportunities to grow and develop her skill set. She is also a big advocate for young people who are often not given the platform to share their voices and feelings.  We discus the impact of covid on the social mobility of young people, and how SuttonTrust did some amazing stuff when it all went to hell.  I get a little annoyed (!) that our response to covid was to close down all the youth groups, universities, schools, and play parks, which, besides being unnecessary even at the time, has hindered our kids from developing.  Binda and her team at the Sutton Trust are doing amazing things.  Be sure to visit them and Binda here: https://www.suttontrust.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bindabhudia/

Hello and welcome back to the Tes News Podcast.This week is an analysis special as Grainne Hallahan joins us to go through some of the big stories from our analysis desk this week.First we cover her interview with Sir Peter Lampl, the founder and chairman of the Sutton Trust and the Education Endowment Foundation. Then we explore how we can make assessment more inclusive through adaptive testing.And finally, we take a look at why Ofsted are cracking down on part-time timetables.Primary testing and SEND: the ghost pupils in our system10 questions with... Sir Peter LamplDon't reduce timetables to manage behaviour, schools told

This week on the podcast we interrogate UCAS end of cycle data - what is going on with demand for higher education? Plus the Sutton Trust has new research out on the impacts of the cost of living crisis on students, and the Lords are leaping over student loan reform.With Clare Marchant, Chief Executive at UCAS, Amatey Doku, Consultant at Moorhouse Consulting, Sunday Blake, Associate Editor at Wonkhe and presented by Jim Dickinson, Associate Editor at Wonkhe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shownotes:According to a report from last year by a leading consulting firm - compared with the other developed countries, the most disadvantaged in the UK are less likely to climb the income ladder and economically advantaged tend to stay at the top. No surprise there…It is no secret that, the on going impact of the pandemic, cost of living crisis, economic recession and global uncertainty has pushed more households and therefore young people into poverty. For young people from underprivileged backgrounds this is going to deeply impact their ability to bridge the attainment gap between them and their better off peers. Young people without access to resources, mentoring and networks required to progress will struggle to reach their full potential. In 2023, instead of disappearing, the barriers to achieving upward social mobility are getting more and more entrenched in our society…..No surprise there either…… To understand more about social mobility, imperatives and impact I spoke with Tokunbo Ajasa Oluwa, CEO of Career Ready, a passionate advocate for young people and social mobility. We spoke about the findings of the last State of National Report by the Social Mobility Commission and discussed why as a developed country we have been unable to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty?

Why Hardy's spelling matters, how Lancashire reflected on the American Civil War through dialect poems printed in local newspapers, how education inspectors at Victorian schools policed pupils dropping the letter "h" : a quartet of academics: Greg Tate, Louise Creechan, Lynda Mugglestone and Simon Rennie join John Gallagher for the latest part of Free Thinking's series looking at the way we speak, accents and multilingualism. With recent research from the Sutton Trust showing prejudice against regional accents is still rife, this conversation looks at earlier examples of attempts to standardise English spelling and speaking and at where local dialects were celebrated. Producer: Luke Mulhall This New Thinking episode of the Arts and Ideas podcast was made in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council, part of UKRI Other episodes include: What Language did Columbus Speak? Lingua franca in 15th century travel and today's refugee camps Dead Languages: John Gallagher says hello in Oscan, the daily language of ancient Pompeii and looks at the translation of hieroglyphics The Black Country: Matthew Sweet hears about the way the region has been depicted in writing which seeks to celebrate the local accent.

A survey has found that 46% of workers have faced jibes about their accents, with 25% reporting jokes at work. Academics from the social mobility charity, The Sutton Trust, carried out detailed interviews with students and professionals. Some described being mocked for their accents. They said those with northern English or Midlands accents were more likely to worry about the way they spoke. Today's Amol Rajan speaks to Labour MP Jess Phillips and the broadcaster Adrian Chiles. (Image: Getty Images)

In this episode of the Us People Podcast. Dara Abimbola – Motivational Speaker, Moveshaker, Changemaker and Visionary - Sutton Trust US Scholar have a chance to get to talk about our youthfulness plus:Going to a mix primary school, then a girls schools, and then going to a boys school. Her mother took her to  Nigeria, and was told how lucky she is to have an education that is free.Learning to reevaluate yourself, and asking yourself that fundamental question is this the person who I want to be.We talk about being a switch ambassador and finding the fun but also representing the brand with good intentionsGetting into university, and knowing what she wants to doPeople saying that she is a nerd, and how to redirect your mindset from there optionsRemembering to always take time out for yourself School not being for everyone and just because you don't go to school does not mean that you are not educated and talented{Thank You So much, Dara, for loving the youth of life and what you have to offer the world}"{Our minds are a beautiful gift, to teach us how to accept our talents}" - Savia RocksWebsite: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dara-abimbola-780b141a6/?originalSubdomain=ukBecome Part of The Us People Podcast Community & Donate: https://donorbox.org/us-people-podcastSavia Rocks Website: https://www.savia.rocks/Support the show

If you are an average student... average... say with what would be a C or C- in GCSE subjects like maths and English - should you be denied a university education? I would say hellllll no... of course not - but it seems the UK Government has other ideas on this. I am coming in hot, frustrated and soooo exhausted with Government initiatives which feel like they limit the potential of our young people. This episode is based on leaked and early reports in relation to the Augar Review of Post-18 Education and Funding. When tuning into this episode it is important to know that:1. I have not read the whole report or all of the recommendations forthcoming from the Government (they had not yet been released at the time of recording) 2. I am basing the information I have shared on a variety of normally dependable sources - including The Guardian and The BBC3. I am open to having my opinion swayed and changed if the wider reading helps me understand the perspective being presented 4. After more than a decade of working in education (in the state, university and independent sector) and even prior to that with educational charities - I feel sufficiently informed to share this reaction to what has been reported on these topics so far. I don't believe it should be down to governments to decide who is worthy to attend university and to decide what subjects lead to employability as the UK is a country in which all talents are needed from our STEM minds to our creative ones and everything in between. So... listen along. Share in the rage presented... or disagree entirely. I am so ready and open to hear what you think. If you have found this episode from amy social media platforms do please comment below and we can get a conversation going. Let's have a further chat about this on any of these platforms:Follow Your Career And Future on Instagram and TikTokSign up for the mailing list (being consistent with this is one of my goals for 2022!) E-mail me on gina@yourcareerandfuture.com with any questions you have or suggestions for future podcast topics ... and don't forget, you can leave a quick review for the podcast too. It's much appreciated! Catch you on another episode soon. 

It is the most disadvantaged pupils who have been most affected by the coronavirus pandemic, evidence suggests. https://www.suttontrust.com/our-research/covid-19-and-social-mobility-impact-brief/ (Research by The Sutton Trust) shows that children from more affluent backgrounds are more likely to have had regular online lessons and more support in their schooling during the lockdowns. In the past year or so, a range of initiatives has been announced by the Department for Education that aim to "level up" this disparity in lost learning: the National Tutoring Programme and the Catch-up Premium, to name just a couple. In December 2021, £10 million was pledged to boost maths and literacy.  But a recent report from the Sutton Trust highlights the opportunity that more creative subjects can play when it comes to the Covid recovery. So what role can the arts really play when it comes to levelling up? In this bonus edition of the Tes podcast, four experts explore this further, and discuss why the arts have a critical role to play in levelling up the most disadvantaged students in our schools, and how leaders can overcome the barriers to ensure they do so.  This podcast is sponsored by Artsmark, the only creative quality standard for schools and education settings accredited by Arts Council England. Put creativity and wellbeing at the heart of your curriculum. Register today at https://www.artsmark.org.uk/ (artsmark.org.uk)

As part of the celebration of Brick Court's centenary in 2021, we have partnered with the Sutton Trust and IntoUniversity, two charities committed to improving access for under-represented groups in both higher education and in the workplace. As well as raising money for them, Chambers has developed a work experience programme for students from both charities, provided speakers for various events organised by both charities and hosted a high-profile panel debate on social mobility. As part of that partnership with the Sutton Trust and IntoUniversity, we are proud to present a series of podcasts aimed at helping aspiring lawyers from all backgrounds. In the programmes, various members of members of Chambers are interviewed by students who are being or have been supported by the charities while in education. The interviewers asked junior barristers about their own experiences and the obstacles they overcame in coming to the bar, and about the different stages in the lifecycle of an applicant barrister, from applying to university, through application for and the experience of pupillage to the early years of practice. In this episode Oscar Yong interviews Brick Court's Sarah Bousfield. Their broad conversation covers Sarah's path to the Bar and her advice on applying for pupillage. Amongst other things, they discuss: - What Sarah wishes she knew when she was a student & aspiring barrister - Mistakes people make when applying for pupillage - Diversity and inclusion (are barristers all ‘pale, male and stale'?) Sarah Bousfield grew up in Lincolnshire where she attended a state grammar school before going on to study law at Durham University and then completed her master's degree (BCL) at Oxford University. After being called to the Bar in 2013, Sarah undertook pupillage at 39 Essex Chambers where she practiced for six years before moving to Brick Court in 2020. She is described in Legal 500 as “an exceptional barrister, who is hard-working, enthusiastic and passionate.” Oscar Yong grew up in London before going on to study criminology at Durham University – St Aidan's College, where he is currently in his second year and is supported as an IntoUniversity Student Associate.

As part of the celebration of Brick Court's centenary in 2021, we have partnered with the Sutton Trust and IntoUniversity, two charities committed to improving access for under-represented groups in both higher education and in the workplace. As well as raising money for them, Chambers has developed a work experience programme for students from both charities, provided speakers for various events organised by both charities and hosted a high-profile panel debate on social mobility. As part of that partnership with the Sutton Trust and IntoUniversity, we are proud to present a series of podcasts aimed at helping aspiring lawyers from all backgrounds. In the programmes, various members of members of Chambers are interviewed by students who are being or have been supported by the charities while in education. The interviewers asked junior barristers about their own experiences and the obstacles they overcame in coming to the bar, and about the different stages in the lifecycle of an applicant barrister, from applying to university, through application for and the experience of pupillage to the early years of practice. Episode 1: Richard Blakeley and Josiah Senu: into and at university In this first episode, Josiah Senu interviews Brick Court's Richard Blakeley. Their discussion focuses on the early stages of planning to be a Barrister and in particular life at university. Amongst other things, they discuss: - What subjects to study and if this matters (spoiler alert: it doesn't) - Maximising the value of work experience - Selling yourself as a candidate - Diversity at the Bar and ‘scrolling through white faces' on websites Richard Blakeley grew up in Rotherham where he attended a state comprehensive school before going on to study law at Cambridge University and Harvard Law School. He has been a member of Chambers since 2008 and is described in Legal 500 as “one of the smartest Commercial Juniors and a shoo-in to any litigation team heading into battle – delightful company and a mega star for the future”. Josiah Senu is a Sutton Trust alumnus who studied law at LSE before going on to post-graduate degrees at Harvard and Oxford. He is a member of the Sutton Trust Alumni Board, was a panellist at our social mobility discussion event and will be commencing pupillage at a leading set of Chambers in 2022.

Daniel Dipper: Remember the Name. Daniel is a talented and engaged student at the University of Oxford who is bringing about educational change in this country ... and beyond. We have known Daniel for a while now, first having the pleasure of meeting him as part of the scholarship programme that Qualified Tutor ran for Sutton Trust alumni in the spring-summer of 2020.Since then, Daniel has gone from strength to strength, both in the QT sphere and beyond, taking on increasingly important and transformational roles at the University of Oxford and Potential Plus UK.Based in Peterborough, UK, Daniel champions the work of educational charities who seek to further the cause of disadvantaged students across the country. We know that Daniel has a very bright future ahead of him - listen in to hear, and understand, his vision for tutoring. Next steps:Check out Daniel's LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/daniel-dipper-86a4931b8Discover the crucial work that Zero Gravity are doing to propel students into the top universities in the UKFind out more about how Potential Plus UK are supporting children with high learning potentialJoin The Qualified Tutor Podcast Group in the Qualified Tutor Community and meet fellow listeners like you!Qualified Tutor is a tutor-training organisation, with a suite of high-quality, industry-first programmes. The Level 3 Qualification for Tutors (qualifiedtutor.org/training/level-3-qualification-for-tutors/) consists of 8 weeks of online learning, interactive live sessions with peers and expert facilitation at every step of the way, and will set you apart in a crowded space.Our CPD-Accredited Tutor Training (qualifiedtutor.org/training/online-tutor-training-seminar/) is a 4-week foundational course in teaching and learning, and comes with a Certificate of Completion and a teaching qualification that many tutors will never have had the chance to obtain. Be the first to take the next step in tutoring.We can't wait to see you here.Don't forget to review the show (on Apple, preferably!) - we'd love to hear how you found the advice, guidance and discussions inside.

This podcast comes with a health warning; this could seriously improve your career! It asks you to challenge your assumptions so only listen if you interested in finding your potential, if not please skip it. Recently, whilst enjoying a socially distanced coffee, I overheard a fellow customer explaining to the barista how she had read an incredible book and was fascinated to share that people’s Maths grades can be improved if they are told they share the same birthday as a famous mathematician. I got into a discussion with her as I am so passionate about this subject. The conversation flowed and she said the book was Bounce, by Matthew Syed. I was really enjoying the conversation; the book is one of my favourites because it is so well-researched and insightful. However, I was shocked when she said, “I like the book, but come on, we all have limits.” Which is sort of missing the point, as the book is all about human potential. She explained how in her field, the legal profession, one must know the law and be gifted to be able to apply it correctly. I had to respond that if we assume you have an IQ between 110 and 140 (which is most of the population), you have the ability to start the journey to becoming a lawyer. It is clearly evidence by organisations like the Sutton Trust that the ability to enter the legal profession is highly skewed to those from middle and upper middle-class socio-economic backgrounds rather than a gift of natural talent. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was not born one of the world’s greatest composers. He put in many hours of practice! In fact, by the age of 6 he had clocked up over 3,000 hours of hard practice under the tutelage of his father, Leopold... With the explosion of neuroscience during the two decades, many people read about deliberate practice and society’s lazy over-emphasis on natural talent, yet still have to point out, like my fellow-coffee drinker above, "Yes, but we all have limits.". So what is the problem, you might say, with this mindset? It is cripplingly limited when it comes to realising our potential, and dulls our curiosity to explore new paths. Stellar journalist and author, Clyde Brolin, conducted a seven-year study, interviewing hundreds of the world’s leading sports stars,. The result is his compelling book In the Zone, Clyde’s conclusions can be summed up in three words: Conceive, Believe, Achieve Conceive – Michael Phelps’s coach, Bob Bowman, taught him how to visualise from a very young age to make the previous stretch times a self-fulfilling prophecy. He ended up winning one of his gold medal by one-hundredth of a second because he had his palm outstretched whilst his opponent’s hand was flexed. Believe - Novak Djokovic told Clyde, “To be honest with you, there are no tricks, there is just belief”. Achieve – Olympic heptathlon champion, Denise Lewis told Clyde, “It’s about unlocking that potential in your mind. The first step is not to put limitations on what you think is physically and mentally possible.” So, what can we take from these fellow human beings who achieve extraordinary things? It’s an invite to have an honest conversation with ourselves. What do we really want to achieve within our lifetime? What do we really think is possible for us? What is our impact on our fellow humans? “Honesty is a very expensive gift. Don't expect it from cheap people.” Warren Buffett. That starts with you; are you up for an honest look in the mirror? Our purpose at Enterprise Sales Club is to enable SaaS Sales Professionals to achieve their potential through the power of life-enhancing connections, shared experiences, and collaborative learnings. If you have found this podcast valuable, please like, re-share and pass onto a work colleague or someone within your network whom it could help at this stage of their career. To discover exclusive content for our community, go to https://www.enterprisesalesclub.com.

Dr Lee Elliot Major and Children’s University CEO, Helen O’Donnell, got together for an exclusive conversation. Lee Elliott Major is the country’s first ever professor of social mobility. He has written extensively about social mobility, including a book for teachers on improving outcomes for disadvantaged pupils. He was a Founding Trustee of the Education Endowment Foundation and formerly Chief Executive of the Sutton Trust. Lee and Helen got together to discuss Lee’s life and work, and issues around social mobility and education.The episode’s guests can all be found on Twitter: @helenodonnell6 @Lem_Exeter To find out more about Children’s University, visit www.childrensuniversity.co.uk  Children's University: Live! is a hosted and produced by Vic Elizabeth Turnbull and is a MIC Media production

In this episode, Oxfordshire Teacher Training's Matthew Coatsworth discusses the Great Teaching Toolkit with Professor Rob Coe, as well as looking back over the past twenty years since Rob's Manifesto for Evidence Based Education was published. Regular podcast listeners might remember episode 1, which looked at the Sutton Trust report 'What Makes Great Teaching?' for which Rob was lead author, and more recently episode 22 where Patrick Garton discussed the importance of the Great Teaching material to the development of Oxfordshire Teacher Training's own curriculum. This is a particularly important episode, marking the start of a collaboration between Oxfordshire Teacher Training and Evidence Based Education to develop work from the Great Teaching Toolkit for Initial Teacher Training and the Early Career Teacher.As part of this episode, Matthew and Rob mention work from @PearceMrs outlining how Jade Pearce has summarised ideas from the Great Teaching Toolkit for school use. You can access her summary here. Look out for a future episode with Jade later this year.Great Teaching websiteGreat Teaching Toolkit Evidence Review (2020)A (new) manifesto for evidence-based education: twenty years on (2019)What Makes Great Teaching? (2014)As always, you can subscribe by searching 'Oxfordshire Teacher Training' at your favourite podcast provider. A link to all episodes can be found here.

Lockdown learning has deepened and sharpened inequality. Vicki and Geraldine talk to Rebecca Montacute of the Sutton Trust about whether we can fix that.Talking points:Why do so many children still not have devices?Why are they still not connected?Will there be more blended learning in future?Can the National Tutoring programme help students catch up?What can we do about 16-19-year-olds, who are in many ways the worst affected?How would we reopen schools (given that we are not epidemiologists)?

There are so many opportunities to find out about the legal profession and what it involves, but you need to know where to look for them and find which ones interest you.  Looking early and matching opportunties to your values can really help maximise your development.  Laura Bruce gives a fantastic overview of the work of the Sutton Trust who provide many opportunities to future lawyers and Blessing gives a great insight as to what it is like to undertake them. This episode encourage listeners to undertake some practical actions after listening to the episode. - Confidence is important, and difficult to gain. Reflect on the different areas that you feel you lack confidence in and think about what opportunties might help you increase your competence in that area. - Opportunities are there and they are open to you.  Look at the search terms and organisations mentioned by Laura Bruce to see if any of them interest you.  Resources- Have a look at the Sutton Trust website here- Have a look at Prime- The Pegasus Access and Support Scheme at Inner Temple is here- Middle Temple have an access to the Bar scheme here- There are lots of pro bono opportunities listed here

Carl Cullinane, Head of Research and Policy at The Sutton Trust, Donnchadh O'Laoghaire, Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Education and Skills, Patrick Costello, Green Party Spokesperson for Children and Youth Affairs

Qualified Tutor and Lee Elliot Major OBE come together to discuss many of the current issues in the educational landscape, as well as the fundamentals of empowering students to become independent learners.Lee is a keynote speaker, published author (we are avid fans of What Works) and columnist who's been spearheading the movement to address this country's low social mobility and unequal education landscape.Lee has also formerly been Chief Executive of The Sutton Trust (with whom we are working closely to provide tutor training & support) and is the Professor of Social Mobility at the University of Exeter - importantly, this is the first position of its kind in the field of social mobility making Lee a true pioneer and a leading voice in this area.Qualified Tutor provide support, expertise and tutor training in light of the newly-announced National Tutoring Programme and, as the leading voice for such a programme, this is a coming together of experts in a crucial time for tutoring and education in Britain.The Qualified Tutor Community is a safe and supportive space for tutors who love to learn and grow. We offer training, resources, ideas and a chance to connect with like-minded tutors.If you would like to be part of the UK's first ever Level 3 Qualification in Tutoring, enrol now by clicking here and be the first in a new crop of motivated, committed, qualified tutors. Over 8 hours of workshop-style sessions led by industry experts, you'll set yourself apart in a crowded space.To join the community, visit https://www.qualifiedtutorcommunity.org/ to connect with other, like-minded tutors - we're bringing motivated tutors together for the first community of its kind.We can't wait to see you there.The QT Podcast exists for those tutors about to take the plunge into the profession, for those that already have but want to strengthen their practice or simply for those in education who love hearing about what others are doing and what tips they can take from it. We are all constantly learning and there is no better place right now to hear about the developments in online learning and education through tutoring than The QT Podcast.

With James Turner, CEO of the Sutton Trust, and Fraser Nelson. Presented by Katy Balls.

Are you what you earn? Why do we tie our self-worth to how much we’re earning? In this week’s episode, we’re delving into money, status and our self-worth and discuss how this tension impacts our friendships and our jobs. This episode was sponsored by MOO, the online print and design company. The kind folks at MOO are offering an exclusive 20% off at MOO for listeners of Is This Working. Simply enter the code ISTHISWORKING at moo.com for 20% off your order*Get in touchWe want to hear from you because this podcast is all about how we can improve your working lives. Get in touch with any questions you have about your working life. Email: isthisworkingshow@gmail.comTweet: @isthis_workingLinks I Want to Be Rich and I’m Not Sorry, by Jessica Knoll for the New York Times, https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/28/opinion/sunday/women-want-to-be-rich.html Sutton Trust report: https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/economy/2020/01/elite-highest-paid-brits-are-more-likely-think-their-salary-result-hard-work-sutton-trust Tate Head of Coffee: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2020/jan/29/tate-britains-40k-head-of-coffee-role-sparks-row-over-low-curator-pay *This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, Gift Cards or applied to previously placed orders See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the very first Oxfordshire Teacher Training podcast! In this episode, Matthew Coatsworth and Elaine Li-Koo discuss one of the key questions in education: ‘What Makes Great Teaching?' and in particular the Sutton Trust review of the same name.Of interest to all in education, but especially for mentors and colleagues working to train the teachers of the future.You can find out more about the Sutton Trust review at www.suttontrust.com and more about Oxfordshire Teacher Training at www.oxfordshireteachertraining.co.uk Follow us on twitter @OTT_SCITT

Amika George is a 19 year old student, activist, and founder of #FreePeriods. She's been campaigning to combat period poverty in schools. 200,000 signed her petition and almost 2,000 teenagers protested outside Downing Street. Two years on, the government has pledged to end period poverty by offering free menstrual products in all English primary and secondary schools by 2020. Amika George says "I’m so thrilled to be a guest editor of Woman’s Hour'. Her chosen topics range from access and diversity in higher education, to why young people are so fascinated by Love Island, to why grime and hip hop artists have more power to influence young people than MPs. Access, diversions and inclusion in higher education for BAME and state school students. What's the nature and extent of the problem and what needs to be done about it? We talk to Ore Ogunbiyi, one of the authors of 'Taking up Space' and Laura Bruce, Head of Programmes at the Sutton Trust. What's the appeal of Love Island? What does it tell us about young people and relationships today? We talk to three fans Scarlett Curtis author of 'Feminists Don’t Wear Pink and Other Lies, Bolu Babalola writer and commentator and Ore Orgunbiyi. The power of grime and hip hop to politically engage young people today and give a voice to the issues that are important to their lives . Producer: Dianne McGregor Presenter: Jenni Murray

This week on the podcast we discuss the Sutton Trust and Social Mobility Commission's report on the educational backgrounds of Britain's leaders and what the findings suggest about social mobility. We look at LEO, analyse an exercise reviewing the Research Excellence Framework, and take stock of where the sector is with the debate over free speech. With Paul Greatrix, Registrar at the University of Nottingham; Aaron Porter, Associate Director Governance, Advance HE and Director of Policy, IDP Connect; and Wonkhe's own Arthi Nachiappan.

In this episode, Emma-Louise Fenelon talks to Jo Moore from 1COR and Laura Bruce from the Sutton Trust about widening participation at the Bar. 

CEO of the Sutton Trust, James Turner, joins Alberto Lidji to discuss their work in improving social mobility and tackling inequality in the UK. The Sutton Trust was founded in 1997 and is focused on improving education, social mobility and fighting inequality. They have a wide portfolio of research and program activity, focused on children from their very early years all the way up to young adults in university, workplace and access to the professions. The Sutton Trust differs from many others by combining research and policy advocacy work alongside practical programmatic work. These two aspects build on each other and help inform and establish credibility. The Sutton Trust reach circa 6,000 people each year, and through policy and working with government they have a much bigger impact beyond that. They’re particularly interested in social mobility on the high end; looking at who are the future leaders in society and who are taking the top jobs, the most prestigious and influential jobs. This is because the people in these strata of society have such an impact on society that it really matters that they are representative of society at large, as opposed to representing the wealthy and affluent. It’s important not only to support research into these policy areas but also to put effort into ensuring this research gets strong coverage in the media, since this helps get policymakers interested and engaged. The Sutton Trust have never been afraid to ruffle feathers or be controversial or provocative when necessary. When James got into this space, the term ‘social mobility’ was very much a technical term, used almost exclusively within academia. It is only more recently, since the early 2000s, that it has entered mainstream discourse and, now, it has really become much more prevalent and visible in government strategy documents and press releases – even to the point where it now almost suffers from being used too much. Intergenerational mobility and transfer of poverty: James notes there is a broadly embraced view that social mobility in the UK is not as high as it should be and it’s not as high as in other countries. Education is a key driver for this and what one’s parents do, how much they earn, what occupation they have, unfortunately, has a big bearing on what their children go on to do. James notes there’s a bit of an arms race in social mobility. Education is such a currency that, understandably, well off parents do all they can to give their young people an advantage, so it’s getting harder for the state to compensate against that. The Sutton Trust has been charting the rise of paid-for private tuition. How much your parents earn dictates a lot what school you go to; on top of this you have a burgeoning private tuition market, which further accentuates this advantage; and now you see this in tertiary education as well – where more and more students are getting degrees – so it’s now about ‘have you obtained a master’s degree, have you obtained a PhD, have you done an internship?’ So, the barriers are increasing. Besides the educational attainment angle, the Sutton Trust has a strong interest in the aspirational and guidance piece so that young people are informed on all the career choices and educational opportunities at their disposal. The advice and guidance teachers give is crucial. Many young people don’t submit applications to some of the top universities because of misperceptions, or because some teachers may not advise their students to apply to some of these top universities for fears they may not fit in – fears which are often unfounded. Part of the challenge is in getting students to submit an application in the first place. James observes that many of the students from disadvantaged backgrounds who end up going to top universities tend to do just as well as their peers and thrive in those environments. Yes, it can be overwhelming to go to Oxford University or Cambridge University if you’ve come from an inner-city state school, so part of the work is on preparing such students for the experience.  Also, universities are now much more aware of this and they do try to support such students when they are at university. Things are changing and moving in the right direction. Early childhood matters and education inequality sets in early: research shows that by age 4, children from disadvantaged families are almost a year behind their peers. There are gaps in development, in vocabulary and other factors. And, once children enter the system, these gaps often tend to widen rather than close. The importance of trying to intervene early is crucial.  There are various ways to address this and the Sutton Trust is looking at parental engagement as a key factor. What happens at home -- not just in the classroom -- is highly consequential. The quality of the education itself, not just the fact that young people are in school, is also vitally important. The Sutton Trust are looking for partnerships and supporters. They are a very outward looking international charity looking to exchange notes with interested parties and organisations across the globe. There is much insight that can be shared.  They’ve had a longstanding collaboration with the Carnegie Foundation in the US, for instance. The Sutton Trust have learned a lot from the US experience.  They’ve also worked with foundations in Australia and Canada as well; they’re always looking at what’s beyond the British Isles and what they should be learning from other countries. James' key takeaway for listeners: he notes that quite often we focus on the negative; on the low social mobility, on the high inequality. But what the Sutton Trust has shown is that change is possible and there are many, many examples of young people who have done incredible things. For full episode notes, guest bios, links and more, visit Lidji.org

The Class Ceiling: Why it pays to be privileged. Drawing on four in-depth case studies – acting, accountancy, architecture and television – Sam Friedman, Associate Professor in Sociology at the LSE, argues that the ‘class ceiling’ in the elite professions can only be partially attributed to conventional measures of ‘merit’. Instead, he suggests that more powerful drivers include the misrecognition of classed self-presentation as ‘talent’ and the affordances of the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’. He's joined by Louise Ashley, Senior Lecturer in Organization Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London and Anna Williams, Director of Research, Advocacy and Communications at the Sutton Trust. Producer: Jayne Egerton

A UK foundation has discovered that taking on an apprenticeship is gaining ground in England and Wales. The recent survey published by the Sutton Trust showed a 9% increase in the number of students who are interested in apprenticeships as compared to the data from its 2014 study. The survey involved 2,381 participants, aged 11 to 16, from secondary schools in England and Wales. About two-thirds of the participants expressed an interest in pursuing an apprenticeship in lieu of a degree. In the United Kingdom, an apprenticeship involves simultaneously being employed and studying in a college or a training center. It can last up to six years depending on the program and the apprentice's current abilities. Usually, an apprentice undergoes hands-on or on-the-job training with mentors while earning a minimum wage. At the end of an apprenticeship, an apprentice is expected to have gained enough skills and knowledge to progress in his or her career or move on to the next apprenticeship level. Although getting an apprenticeship is becoming popular, some people still think that getting a degree is better. This is because apprenticeships have been regarded as an option for students who are not cut out for a university degree. The Sutton Trust hopes to change this prejudice. In fact, the foundation conducted the survey as part of its Better Apprenticeships campaign, which aims to improve the view of students, teachers, and even parents toward apprenticeships. The campaign also calls on the government and educational institutions to enhance the quality of available apprenticeship programs throughout the United Kingdom.

Sir Peter Lampl is a philanthropist who has given over £50 million and worked for 20 years to combat educational inequality. In 1997 he founded the Sutton Trust with the aim of improving social mobility. The Trust has funded over 200 research studies, and it initiates and supports a wide range of programmes, covering everything from early years education to access to the professions. The son of a Viennese émigré, Peter Lampl grew up in modest circumstances in Yorkshire until the age of 11, when his family relocated to Surrey. He attended grammar schools, Oxford University and the London Business School. He worked as a management consultant and businessman in the USA and Europe, and in 1983 he set up the Sutton Company, an international private equity firm. His first move into philanthropy came in the wake of the Dunblane school shootings in 1996, when he funded the campaign which led to a complete ban on the private ownership of handguns in the UK. His interest in social mobility was sparked by his realisation that in recent years "a kid like me had little chance of making it to Oxbridge", noting that his school was now "all fee-paying" and his Oxford college "used to have lots of ordinary Welsh kids, but they're not coming through any more."He received an OBE in 2000 for services to Access to Higher Education, and was knighted in June 2003. Presenter: Kirsty Young Producer: Sarah Taylor.

Sir Peter Lampl is a philanthropist who has given over £50 million and worked for 20 years to combat educational inequality. In 1997 he founded the Sutton Trust with the aim of improving social mobility. The Trust has funded over 200 research studies, and it initiates and supports a wide range of programmes, covering everything from early years education to access to the professions. The son of a Viennese émigré, Peter Lampl grew up in modest circumstances in Yorkshire until the age of 11, when his family relocated to Surrey. He attended grammar schools, Oxford University and the London Business School. He worked as a management consultant and businessman in the USA and Europe, and in 1983 he set up the Sutton Company, an international private equity firm. His first move into philanthropy came in the wake of the Dunblane school shootings in 1996, when he funded the campaign which led to a complete ban on the private ownership of handguns in the UK. His interest in social mobility was sparked by his realisation that in recent years "a kid like me had little chance of making it to Oxbridge", noting that his school was now "all fee-paying" and his Oxford college "used to have lots of ordinary Welsh kids, but they're not coming through any more." He received an OBE in 2000 for services to Access to Higher Education, and was knighted in June 2003. Presenter: Kirsty Young Producer: Sarah Taylor.

A few years ago, the Sutton Trust (in conjunction with Durham University) conducted research to discover what's actually proven to improve students' progress and achievement in school. They looked at all the strategies teachers use to help students succeed.  Nobody could have predicted what was discovered…  Researchers found that the second-most effective way of improving grades was to help students improve their metacognition and self-regulation skills. What does this mean in plain English? Well, students who have an awareness of their own thinking and can control their own behaviour tend to achieve more than their classmates who can't do these things. In this episode of The Unstoppable Teen Podcast  we'll focus on helping in this critical area of self-regulation. Here to help you make sense of all this is world-renowned behaviour management expert and bestselling author, Sue Cowley. Sue is an experienced teacher, author of over 20 books, and presenter who travels the globe to help teachers and students succeed.  Click on the player above to listen now! “Young people need to understand that regulating your own behaviour is part of being able to work within society as a whole, as well as just within school.” Sue Cowley – Behaviour Expert & Bestselling Author You will learn:  Why we like to help parents, teachers, and students all in one podcast (3:31) Why teen behaviour is such an important topic when it comes to schools (6:05) How to view teenage rebellion (7:11) Common examples of bad behaviour – It's surprising how many teenagers don't realise these have such a negative impact on their grades (8:45) Why self-regulation can be more difficult for some people than others (10:20) Where Sue grew up, what she was like as a child, how she has changed over time, and what she wishes she had heard from her teachers (11:33) How Sue found her inner confidence, and what she would recommend for teenagers (12:56) How to get over it when you have a major setback, or when something you have your heart set on doesn't work out (15:09) The top behaviours that enable successful students to optimize their learning and progress (17:06) What we can do to help more young people realize that school is about them and their opportunity to prepare for their future (19:34) How to convince students that it's important to learn the curriculum, even when it doesn't seem immediately relevant to them (20:39) Ideas for changing the culture from trying to get away with the minimum of effort to a sense of enthusiasm for learning (23:46) Strategies for being more supportive of your peers (24:34) The way Sue's perspective on paths through life differs from those of many other professionals (30:11) Some tips that parents can use to help their children master their own behavior (31:50) Practical things that teachers can do in the classroom (34:08) Ways a teenager can progress in self-management, even when peers may not be on the same page (36:54) The one thing Sue thinks it takes to be unstoppable (40:48)    Click here to view this content on the Unstoppable Teen website >>    “Other people are exactly the same wherever you go. They might have different habits, and they'll be culturally different, but essentially they are the same as you. They're just people under that skin.” Sue Cowley – Behaviour Expert & Bestselling Author   You may also like these episodes: #27: What can I do to improve my grades? #25: Dealing with adversity (Interview with football legend Stuart Pearce) #18: Teen guide to better friends and relationships   Take a step toward better teen behaviour  Think of at least one thing that Sue shared in this episode that you can use, whether you're a parent, teenager, or teacher. We'd love to hear what tip you'll take from the show, as well as your own advice and insights on how to help teenagers can get better at self-regulating. Please feel free to share these thoughts in the comments section below!  If you have questions or thoughts for a future episode, please contact us anytime via our social media channels or email podcast@unstoppableen.com.  And if you know anyone who would benefit from hearing Sue's tips on improving teen behaviour, please pass this episode along. Thanks for listening!

The Sutton Trust’s Chief Executive, Dr Lee Elliot Major, will argue that Britain has failed to address its problem of low social mobility, drawing on a range of international evidence. This ‘stickiness’ is particularly persistent at both the top and bottom of society: the privately educated continue to dominate the leading professions and the proportion of children leaving school without basic numeracy and literacy skills remains stubbornly high. Education has largely failed to be the great social leveller; and widening inequality has limited social mobility. Failure to tackle immobility in modern Britain will not only cost the country economically, but lead to ever deeper divisions in society.

Do you want to know how to get good grades in school? Kevin recorded this episode of The Unstoppable Teen Podcast after receiving a Facebook message from Usman in Bradford. Usman's teachers had recently told him he wasn't doing as well as he thought. So Usman reached out and asked for some help (well done Usman). If you want to advance your progress and achievement in school, you'll want to listen right now by clicking on the audio player above! Kevin shares the top four strategies that are proven to help students improve their grades according to research by Durham University and published by The Sutton Trust.    “Just because certain methods are popular in classrooms around the world, it doesn't make them the most effective way to learn.” Kevin Mincher – Teen Performance Coach   You will learn:  The #1 thing that's proven to improve students' grades more than anything else. It's probably not what you expect! (2:32) Two questions you need to ask your teachers on a regular basis (3:24) Why it's important for students to give feedback to their teachers (4:31) What are ‘Meta Cognition' strategies and why do you need them? (6:35) Why you might want to make it a priority to upgrade your ‘Self Regulation' skills (8:40) What you can do to quickly improve your ‘Meta Cognition and Self Regulation' capabilities (9:54) What students can do with friends to improve their grades (11:52) The power of ‘Peer Tutoring' (14:35) Why students often help their friends learn at a faster rate than their teachers (15:22) What you can do to improve your grades by 10% (17:42) Steps you can take to succeed in school (20:59)    Click here to view this content on the Unstoppable Teen website >>   “It's not about teachers leading the learning. It's about students leading their own learning. Students can quickly improve their grades when they take the initiative and work together.” Kevin Mincher – Teen Performance Coach   Have you got the new Unstoppable Teen app yet? Our new app is packed with FREE help and advice you can use to improve your grades in school. Click on the Apple and Google icons below to find out more today! The app contains some optional in-app purchases that are designed to help you get good grades. Be sure to check out BOOST, BELIEVE and GET THE GRADES. If you like this episode please share it with your friends and subscribe on:   iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unstoppable-teen-podcast-kevin/id1137672882   Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/unstoppableteen   Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/unstoppable-teen/the-unstoppable-teen-podcast-with-kevin-mincher   You may also like these episodes: #13: The 10 quickest ways to solve teen problems and improve results #7: How to learn more effectively and achieve higher grades with world memory expert Michael Tipper #1: 5 things teenagers needs to be great at (if you want a great life)   Pay it forward! Please help us make a difference by sharing this with your family and friends. Have you got any problems you'd like us to help you solve or goals you'd like us to help you achieve? Let us know via our social media channels or email podcast@unstoppableen.com. Thanks for listening!  

Sir Peter Lampi, founder and chairman of the Sutton Trust (which aims to improve social mobility through education) and founder of the Education Endowment Foundation. Outlining the impetus for these organisations, their key research findings, major projects and future direction, as well as thoughts on improving social mobility in the UK.

Sir Peter Lampi, founder and chairman of the Sutton Trust (which aims to improve social mobility through education) and founder of the Education Endowment Foundation. Outlining the impetus for these organisations, their key research findings, major projects and future direction, as well as thoughts on improving social mobility in the UK.