CATS Global Schools, a leading education group headquartered in Cambridge with eight independent schools, welcomes the announcement by Cambridge University to scrap state school admissions targets.
It was recently reported that the University of Cambridge stated, “there’s no proposal to have a formal target against school type” for its future Access and Participation Plan (APP). The decision has been taken by the University due to a change in guidelines from the Office for Students (OfS).
Dr Craig Wilson, Managing Director, Schools at CATS Global Schools, comments:
“We welcome this statement from Cambridge University. It is appropriate to have a level playing field and for all students to have the chance to progress based on their individual merits.
“Every year a number of the students who join us in our schools have had disrupted educational journeys for reasons beyond their control. It is our policy that all students who wish to apply to whatever course and university are fully supported to do so.”
“We welcome this statement from Cambridge University. It is appropriate to have a level playing field and for all students to have the chance to progress based on their individual merits.”
Dr Craig Wilson
Managing Director, Schools
Benson Ferrari, Headmaster of St Michael’s Llanelli, Wales (part of CATS Global Schools), which was named best value for money school by The Telegraph, adds:
“This is welcome news for the entire independent education sector. The policy has certainly been a source of concern for students who are simply doing their best to build a strong university application and would thrive in a top Higher Education institution.
“A meritocratic approach is the only fair one, recognising that the UK workforce stands to benefit hugely from developing those with the best abilities and skills, enabling all employment sectors to have access to the most talented and capable individuals for roles critical to our future.”
“A meritocratic approach is the only fair one, recognising that the UK workforce stands to benefit hugely from developing those with the best abilities and skills.”
Benson Ferrari
Headmaster of St Michael’s School
