Evidence from the work experience pilot, involving 20 year 10 boys, has found that their expected GCSE grades have increased, with some moving up two maths sets after completing the project.
Their aspiration and confidence levels have also risen, according to early evaluation of the project, which took place in Ipswich, Oldham and Bradford. All three areas were selected as they have been designated by the government as social mobility and opportunity areas, where young people need further support to reach their potential.
According to 2016 research by the Sutton Trust, white working class children achieve the lowest grades at GCSE of any ethnic group, with just a quarter of boys and a third of girls gaining five good GCSEs.
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