Skills Minister Andrea Jenkyns' response to John Blake's speech at the Social Mobility Foundation

Responding to today's speech by John Blake, the Director for Fair Access and Participation at the Office for Students, Skills Minister Andrea Jenkyns said:

“The journey towards a successful future begins in classrooms, not campuses, and everyone in the education sector has a part to play.

“That is why we have asked the Office for Students to look at how we can make sure universities all over the country are actively working with their local schools to raise pupil attainment, particularly for those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

“Real social mobility is about more than just getting disadvantaged students through the door at university and we look forward to seeing the full consultation launch from the OfS next week.”