Kate Green responds to Sutton Trust research on assessments and university admissions

Kate Green MP, Labour’s Shadow Education Secretary, responding to Sutton Trust research on parents in advantaged areas pressuring teachers to increase grades and concern among students at missing out on their first choice universities, said:

“The Conservatives created havoc with last year's results and this research shows they have failed to learn from their mistakes and get a system in place which carries public confidence and is fair to all pupils.

“Come results day every pupil must be supported to progress with their education, training or employment, not just the most privileged.

“The Conservatives have treated children and young people as an afterthought throughout this pandemic. Ministers must now urgently set out the support that will be available to pupils, parents and teachers on results day to ensure no young person loses out on future opportunities due to their failed pandemic response.”