14/08/2020
How is an algorithm a fairer assessment of student grades compared to teacher predictions that have been supported by extensive data (class work, mocks etc)?
Factoring a school's historical achievement suggests to pupils that they should not aspire beyond where they come from. It is counterproductive to social mobility. Should we be teaching our young people that hard work results in nothing, as your background will be the determining factor of your successes?
This year's A-level results are a testament to the educational inequality that is rife in this country. Completely unfair.
'My A-level results feel like a reminder that you shouldn’t dare dream beyond your means'
Many teenagers have had their hopes of earning a university place dashed after receiving lower A-level grades than expected
12/08/2020
Our youth are our future. Unfortunately, it is clear that not all young people are receiving an equal opportunity at fair education.
Help us change this: https://www.capementors.com
11/08/2020
Gypsy/Roma children were found to have an exclusion rate of 0.39, the highest proportion across any ethnicity. Is a lack of cultural awareness from schools to blame for this? Read more here 👇
Gypsy, traveller and black Caribbean pupils 'twice as likely to be permanently excluded from school'
‘We need to see education staff being aware of the background of the community,’ Roma charity worker says
09/08/2020
Our positive results gained so far are a result of a genuine care for the students we support. Help us support more students who need us by sharing our services with your networks 👇
08/08/2020
This article explains how disproportionately minorities and poorer students are being excluded - schools must "support not stereotype" 🙌
Black pupils' exclusion rates treble in some areas
An analysis shows they are more likely to be excluded than their peers in most council areas of England.
07/08/2020
Pupils with special needs without EHC plans are being excluded at the much higher rate compared to their peers. Is a lack of school funding the reason behind these exclusions?
06/08/2020
Exclusion rates are increasing in Pupil Referral Units. If students are permanently excluded from PRUs, what will happen to them?
05/08/2020
Our mentoring services are personalised to students and thorough, ensuring all students have the best reintegration back to school 💪
Read more about our services here: https://www.capementors.com/documents
05/08/2020
Learn more about what our founder, Hussein believes schools need to do to support students most vulnerable to exclusions:
How schools should support students most commonly subjected to exclusions
Research into how under-representation within the teaching work force impacts vulnerable learners.