Economist @theifs.bsky.social. Research on early years, education and health.
And with big thanks to @nuffieldfoundation.org for funding us!
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I always say to people that the ideal @theifs.bsky.social work is rigorous enough to publish in top journals, and relevant enough to be on the front page. I think we've ticked that box here!
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@ckfarquharson.bsky.social, Kate Ogden, David Phillips, @lukesibieta.bsky.social and Darcey Snape’s briefing explains how the #Budget2025 will affect SEND spending and the options for councils' SEND-related deficits ⬇️
What's still missing is the plan for how to tackle it - reform? changes to education spending? budget top-ups?
Risks too to councils' finances - and their incentives.
Big questions remain!
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@ckfarquharson.bsky.social, Kate Ogden, David Phillips, @lukesibieta.bsky.social and Darcey Snape’s briefing explains how the #Budget2025 will affect SEND spending and the options for councils' SEND-related deficits ⬇️
@helenmiller.bsky.social, @benzaranko.bsky.social and @ckfarquharson.bsky.social break down the major decisions in a packed Autumn Budget and what they mean for the UK in our new IFS Zooms In episode.
🎧 Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/aut...
Listen in for our take on the Budget, and our attempt to string together coherent sentences on little sleep…
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@helenmiller.bsky.social, @benzaranko.bsky.social and @ckfarquharson.bsky.social break down the major decisions in a packed Autumn Budget and what they mean for the UK in our new IFS Zooms In episode.
🎧 Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/aut...
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From 2028, central gov't will fund all SEND provision from within departmental spending. Without reform or spending top-ups, that's a £6bn pressure on budgets that year.
@theifs.bsky.social #Budget2025
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📗 Our immediate IFS response to #Budget2025 is out now: ifs.org.uk/articles/aut...
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#Budget2025
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ifs.org.uk/be-chancellor
*(We're amending it to "research institute" in our hearts)
What an achievement for all my colleagues after a very busy year!
This award recognises an enormous amount of research, communication and impact - so it's vital to have an incredible team.
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It's wonderful to be recognised for the quality and impact of our work.
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🗳️ We need your help! Please cast your #vote in the People’s Choice Award by Friday 31 October 2025👉🏻 forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Do check out our work (and the other amazing projects) and cast your vote in the People's Choice awards! tinyurl.com/3kra3trj
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It will study 30,000 children born in 2026 across the four nations of the UK.
Watch out for upcoming opportunities for researchers and other stakeholders to engage with the study team via @clscohorts.bsky.social
I can't wait to see all the amazing evidence that we'll gain from this newest study!
It will study 30,000 children born in 2026 across the four nations of the UK.
Watch out for upcoming opportunities for researchers and other stakeholders to engage with the study team via @clscohorts.bsky.social
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@helenmiller.bsky.social, @ckfarquharson.bsky.social and Anne Longfield explore family life in the UK, rising child poverty and pressures on social care in our 'Are the kids ok?' podcast mini-series.
🎧 Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/are...
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@ckfarquharson.bsky.social details the rise in special educational needs and its effect on schools.
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@helenmiller.bsky.social, @ckfarquharson.bsky.social & Sir Philip Augar discuss how well England’s education system supports young people as they move into adulthood in our 'Are the kids OK?' series.
🎧 Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/are...
@helenmiller.bsky.social and I had a great conversation with Sir Philip Augar - we covered the design of the post-16 system, the gulf between higher and further education, and even some tentative signs of hope. Do listen!
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@helenmiller.bsky.social, @ckfarquharson.bsky.social & Sir Philip Augar discuss how well England’s education system supports young people as they move into adulthood in our 'Are the kids OK?' series.
🎧 Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/are...
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@ckfarquharson.bsky.social argues effective early years policy must focus on working with parents and families.
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Are England’s school children thriving, or are too many being left behind?
@helenmiller.bsky.social, @ckfarquharson.bsky.social & @samfr.bsky.social assess the state of England's schools in our podcast.
🎧 Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/are...
Reposted by Christine Farquharson
With the excellent @careyoppenheim.bsky.social @ckfarquharson.bsky.social & @helenmiller.bsky.social
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Reposted by Jonathan Portes, Christine Farquharson, Jill Rutter
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@pjtheeconomist.bsky.social is joined by @ckfarquharson.bsky.social and @officialedballs.bsky.social to explore the impact and legacy of Sure Start.
🎧 Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/pol...
A great discussion with @officialedballs.bsky.social and @pjtheeconomist.bsky.social on the benefits of Sure Start and the political economy of keeping early childhood programmes going.