The Sutton Trust has published its Parent Power 2018 report, which looks at how parents use financial and cultural resources to boost their children’s chances of success. The Times reports that well-off parents are more likely to use "dubious tactics" to get their child into a good school. By Nicola Woolcock.

Schools Week details six key points from the Education Policy Institute's (EPI) analysis of how parents choose a secondary school for their children. By Alix Robertson.

The Telegraph reports on "a growing number" of parents choosing a form of home-schooling, which is likened to a "mini private school". By Luke Mintz.

Research by the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award has found that a third of 14- to 19-year-olds think men are naturally better leaders than women. By Kate Parker, Tes.

BBC London looks at how it feels to be excluded from school, having been given access to a centre educating troubled children.

Two mothers whose children were victims of peer-on-peer abuse are urging the Government to implement in full the recommendations of the 'Sexual harassment and sexual violence in schools' report by the Women and Equalities Select Committee. By Branwen Jeffreys, BBC News.

The Department for Education (DfE) has cancelled a 'future talent fund' in order to prioritise early years improvements. By Freddie Whittaker, Schools Week.

The 5% Club has detailed its recommendations about how schools can improve social mobility in a new report, suggesting the quality of work experience and careers advice offered to students should be improved. By George Ryan, Tes.

Chief executive of Balfour Beatty and founder of the 5% Club, Leo Quinn, is quoted in The Telegraph saying more work needs to be done to raise awareness about "earn and learn" opportunities. By Tim Wallace.

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