Economist working on inequality and access to education. Deputy Director of @cepeo-ucl. Research associate of @cep-lse Research fellow @iza_bonn
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We've had a productive year, with our researchers investigating topics such as
teacher assessed v exam grades
the impact of t-levels
the labour market talent pool
econpapers.repec.org/paper/uclcep...
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"Measuring gaps in teacher judgements: A new approach"
with @lindseymacmillan.bsky.social, @richmurphy-econ.bsky.social and @gillwyness.bsky.social
Read the paper here: econpapers.repec.org/paper/uclcep...
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Important evidence for policymakers considering reducing the use of standardised testing.
And a great paper to work on with my colleagues @lindseymacmillan.bsky.social @opmc1.bsky.social @richmurphy-econ.bsky.social
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"Measuring gaps in teacher judgements: A new approach"
with @lindseymacmillan.bsky.social, @richmurphy-econ.bsky.social and @gillwyness.bsky.social
Read the paper here: econpapers.repec.org/paper/uclcep...
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Read:
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Demand is a lot more elastic for non EU students than the previous estimates of EU students, so we’d expect to see a bigger drop off than the HO estimated
ideas.repec.org/p/ucl/cepeob...
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Again no details. But assuming the unis will have to pay the levy, and will pass it on to students
Its success will depend on how inelastic international student demand is. We don't have great evidence on this.
This could improve match between students and their degrees by signalling high value courses
Would benefit disadvantaged kids who are more likely to "undermatch"
www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/full/10....
but will also narrow options
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So its great to see this is finally (albeit partially) on the cards.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Estimating heterogeneous returns to college by cognitive and non-cognitive ability
by our @opmc1.bsky.social
econpapers.repec.org/RePEc:ucl:ce...
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On the surface, today’s results seem cause for relative optimism.
Despite this cohort’s tough time — both final year at primary & first year of secondary were disrupted by COVID; rates of SEND and mental health issues also up among this group — there’s no results drop off.
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@gillwyness.bsky.social: The slight improvement in those with top grades "masks striking inequalities in achievement"
@miriched.bsky.social: It's unsurprising universities are increasing recruitment "because funding is difficult to manage”
uclioe.info/4fCqEup
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Our PhD student @robbiemaris.bsky.social
has the answers, in his new paper:
But its not good news for everyone: with London & the South East continuing to pull away from the rest of the country, and boys slightly ahead of girls.
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explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statist...
Our new policy briefing is the must-read for parents, policymakers, and childcare providers: 3 clear, actionable recommendations based on the latest evidence on screen time and cognitive development.
🔗 econpapers.repec.org/paper/uclcep...
Read it below:
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Our new policy briefing is the must-read for parents, policymakers, and childcare providers: 3 clear, actionable recommendations based on the latest evidence on screen time and cognitive development.
🔗 econpapers.repec.org/paper/uclcep...
Parental strategy and school-level resources also play a role, with private institutions offering superior guidance
and support.
Even the weakest private school students aim higher than their higher achieving state school peers.
This is especially true for low attaining students: where private-school pupils enrol in courses as much as 15 percentiles higher than low attainers from other school types
Our aim is to understand the role these schools play in promoting access to selective universities.
Why are students from elite high schools much more likely to go to high ranked university courses than equally qualified students from the state sector? 🤔
w @opmc1.bsky.social @lindseymacmillan.bsky.social & Jo Blanden
econpapers.repec.org/RePEc:ucl:ce...
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Our new @wheelockpolicybu.bsky.social working paper:
“School Enrollment Shifts Five Years After the Pandemic”
In it, BU Wheelock PhD @abbyfrancis.bsky.social and I ask:
Has the pandemic permanently changed families' schooling choices?
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showing huge improvements in literacy and numeracy for young adults between 2012 and 2023...
but a very concerning lack of progress for the lowest performing students
feweek.co.uk/bottom-10-pe...
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Once the applicant gets their offers from unis, they have to choose their "firm" (i.e. first choice) and "insurance" (i.e. second choice). If they get the grades to get into their firm choice, they are committed to attending.