Impetus responds to speech by Andy Burnham MP

We support Andy Burnham’s recent commitment to level the playing field. Continue reading…

Delivering university access for all – what the evidence says

The new universities’ regulator Professor Sir Michael Barber prioritised improved access to university in his speech, but how do we deliver access for all regardless of background? In this joint blog, Continue reading…

Thousands of young people are facing an endless cycle of GCSE resits

Our new analysis of GCSE resits has found that thousands of young people are taking English and maths exams for more than the third time. Some even resit as many as nine times. Continue reading…

Now's the time for a scientific approach to social policy

I joined Impetus as Director of Public Affairs in June 2016, the week the UK voted to leave the EU. Four and a half years on, the UK is preparing to leave. And my time is up too. Continue reading…

Meet Tanya Curry - our new Interim CEO

Tanya Curry takes over as Impetus' Interim CEO, as Eleanor Harrison begins her maternity leave. Continue reading…

Education Endowment Foundation

The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) was established in 2011 by the Sutton Trust in partnership with Impetus, with a £125 million grant from the Department for Education. Continue reading…

Impetus' response to the Prime Minister's pledge to widen youth opportunities

We are pleased to see the Prime Minister's commitment to overhaul the apprenticeship system and break down barriers to opportunity for young people Continue reading…

Impetus responds to Government reforms on vocational education and apprenticeships

We broadly welcome the government’s new reforms to remove financial barriers to apprenticeships and strengthen vocational pathways for young people. We do hope, however, that the government considers Continue reading…