Table 2 Educational and financial characteristics of parents and caregivers of those who participated at T₃ (67)

Fewer than 5 GCSE’s or O Level’s (grades A-C), NVQ 1 or BTEC First Diploma

7.5 (5)

5 or more GCSE’s or O Level’s (grades A-C), NVQ 2 or equivalent

20.9 (14)

3 or more ‘A’ Levels, NVQ 3, BTEC National or equivalent

14.9 (10)

Polytechnic/University degree, NVQ 4 or equivalent

40.3 (27)

Masters/Doctoral degree, NVQ 5 or equivalent

14.9 (10)

Less than £15,000²

10.8 (7)

£15,001 to £25,000

20 (13)

£25,001 to £35,000

10.8 (7)

£35,001 to £45,000

12.3 (8)

£45,001 to £55,000

9.2 (6)

£55,001 to £65,000

7.7 (5)

£65,001 or more

29.2 (19)