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- 1 February 2021
Catch-up tutoring can’t wait – we owe it to the most disadvantaged children to act now

New research shows poorer pupils struggling more than ever in the second round of school closures.
- 5 January 2021
The Aldridge Foundation’s response to the new national lockdown

While Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement, on Monday 4 January, will not have come as a shock, it adds fresh urgency to our campaign to help young people already at a disadvantage.
- 18 December 2020
Foundation supports Catch-Up Academy to help children whose education has been disproportionately affected by Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on so many people across the UK but millions of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds have been disproportionately affected.
- 17 December 2020
Aldridge Foundation hosts ‘World of Work Week’ to help bridge gap between schools and business

With most organisations forced to cancel work experience and internships, due to Covid-19, we’re hosting online careers events, connecting students with people from different industries.
- 10 December 2020
The battle against hopelessness: what can we do to raise young people’s hopes and aspirations amid the pandemic?

We all need to act now to prevent the permanent scarring of a generation, focussing instead on how we can raise aspirations, open up opportunities and encourage resilience.
- 3 November 2020
Supporting young people at risk of exclusion – initiative launches

With the help of the Foundation and support from sister school Kensington Aldridge Academy, Duke’s Aldridge Academy developed a successful funding bid identifying Kensington’s School Within a School initiative as a model that could be translated and locally adapted to meet the needs of their local community.
- 22 September 2020
Reducing school exclusions is key to closing the widening disadvantage gap

Since 2013/14 the rate of permanent exclusions for schools in England has grown, with widespread concern voiced in the media and education circles leading only to a levelling in the latest figures.
- 16 September 2020
Khushna exhibits at the Saatchi Gallery

Former Darwen Aldridge Community Academy student Khushna Sulaman-Butt was the first Aldridge Academy student to secure a place at Oxford University, where she read Fine Art at Ruskin College.
- 16 September 2020
KAA Creates’ Bridging Project wins national award

The Bridging Project, who are based at and supported by KAA Creates at Kensington Aldridge Academy, has won national recognition for their innovation at the Fair Education Alliance’s Awards.
- 11 August 2020
Should I go to university?

Deciding what to do after A levels can be tough. While going to university is a common next step, is it for you? And will your choice of subject decide your future?

News & articles

Filter results:

Catch-up tutoring can’t wait – we owe it to the most disadvantaged children to act now

The Aldridge Foundation’s response to the new national lockdown

Foundation supports Catch-Up Academy to help children whose education has been disproportionately affected by Covid-19

Aldridge Foundation hosts ‘World of Work Week’ to help bridge gap between schools and business

The battle against hopelessness: what can we do to raise young people’s hopes and aspirations amid the pandemic?

Supporting young people at risk of exclusion – initiative launches

Reducing school exclusions is key to closing the widening disadvantage gap

Khushna exhibits at the Saatchi Gallery

KAA Creates’ Bridging Project wins national award

Should I go to university?