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Stark inequalities in distribution of SEND pupils across England’s mainstream schools revealed in new NFER report
Our new analysis has highlighted the uneven distribution of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across mainstream schools in England, which is potentially leaving some school...
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🆕 | Our new research, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, has highlighted the uneven distribution of pupils with SEND across mainstream schools in England, which is potentially leaving some schools under greater strain.
Find out more 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
Find out more 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
Our latest research has found stark inequalities in the distribution of SEND pupils across England’s mainstream schools.
In 2024/25, primary schools with the highest rate of pupils with EHCPs, had, on average, six times as many as those with the lowest rate.
www.nfer.ac.uk/publications... [1/2]
In 2024/25, primary schools with the highest rate of pupils with EHCPs, had, on average, six times as many as those with the lowest rate.
www.nfer.ac.uk/publications... [1/2]
High-SEND schools: Understanding the uneven distribution of pupils with SEND across England’s mainstream schools
This interim report presents emerging insights into the uneven distribution of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across mainstream schools in England.
www.nfer.ac.uk
November 14, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Our latest research has found stark inequalities in the distribution of SEND pupils across England’s mainstream schools.
In 2024/25, primary schools with the highest rate of pupils with EHCPs, had, on average, six times as many as those with the lowest rate.
www.nfer.ac.uk/publications... [1/2]
In 2024/25, primary schools with the highest rate of pupils with EHCPs, had, on average, six times as many as those with the lowest rate.
www.nfer.ac.uk/publications... [1/2]
Our new research has highlighted the uneven distribution of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across mainstream schools in England.
Matt Walker, Principal Investigator and report co-author gives his reaction to the report findings 👇
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Matt Walker, Principal Investigator and report co-author gives his reaction to the report findings 👇
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November 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Our new research has highlighted the uneven distribution of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across mainstream schools in England.
Matt Walker, Principal Investigator and report co-author gives his reaction to the report findings 👇
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Matt Walker, Principal Investigator and report co-author gives his reaction to the report findings 👇
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Our new research has found more than half (56%) of pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) - are now educated in mainstream schools, up from 49% in 2015/16, with the fastest growth in primary settings.
Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
November 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Our new research has found more than half (56%) of pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) - are now educated in mainstream schools, up from 49% in 2015/16, with the fastest growth in primary settings.
Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
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Analysis from @thenfer.bsky.social has highlighted how a starkly uneven spread of SEND children across the mainstream education system could be leaving some schools under greater strain. It comes as 56% of EHCP pupils are now educated in mainstream #schools: buff.ly/Ch7y4eO #inclusion #edusky
Uneven spread of SEND pupils leaving some schools under great strain - SecEd
A research study from the NFER reveals an uneven spread of SEND pupils across England’s schools
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November 13, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Analysis from @thenfer.bsky.social has highlighted how a starkly uneven spread of SEND children across the mainstream education system could be leaving some schools under greater strain. It comes as 56% of EHCP pupils are now educated in mainstream #schools: buff.ly/Ch7y4eO #inclusion #edusky
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The uneven spread of pupils with SEND is putting 'significant pressure' on inclusive schools, warns a report by @thenfer.bsky.social
Some primaries have ‘six times’ more pupils with SEND
Uneven spread of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities puts ‘significant pressure’ on inclusive schools, warns report
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November 13, 2025 at 7:35 AM
The uneven spread of pupils with SEND is putting 'significant pressure' on inclusive schools, warns a report by @thenfer.bsky.social
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Some mainstream schools in England have 6x as many pupils who need learning or behaviour support compared to those with the lowest rates. The findings come from new #NuffieldFunded research by @thenfer.bsky.social which explored the spread of pupils with special educational needs & disabilities.
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🆕 | Our new research, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, has highlighted the uneven distribution of pupils with SEND across mainstream schools in England, which is potentially leaving some schools under greater strain.
Find out more 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
Find out more 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
Stark inequalities in distribution of SEND pupils across England’s mainstream schools revealed in new NFER report
Our new analysis has highlighted the uneven distribution of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across mainstream schools in England, which is potentially leaving some school...
www.nfer.ac.uk
November 13, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Some mainstream schools in England have 6x as many pupils who need learning or behaviour support compared to those with the lowest rates. The findings come from new #NuffieldFunded research by @thenfer.bsky.social which explored the spread of pupils with special educational needs & disabilities.
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🆕 | Our new research, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, has highlighted the uneven distribution of pupils with SEND across mainstream schools in England, which is potentially leaving some schools under greater strain.
Find out more 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
Find out more 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
Stark inequalities in distribution of SEND pupils across England’s mainstream schools revealed in new NFER report
Our new analysis has highlighted the uneven distribution of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across mainstream schools in England, which is potentially leaving some school...
www.nfer.ac.uk
November 13, 2025 at 7:34 AM
🆕 | Our new research, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, has highlighted the uneven distribution of pupils with SEND across mainstream schools in England, which is potentially leaving some schools under greater strain.
Find out more 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
Find out more 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
We will be launching new research tomorrow that explores how pupils with SEND are distributed across England’s mainstream schools.
The report, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, comes ahead of the delayed schools white paper, which is set to outline the Government’s SEND reform ambitions.
The report, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, comes ahead of the delayed schools white paper, which is set to outline the Government’s SEND reform ambitions.
November 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
We will be launching new research tomorrow that explores how pupils with SEND are distributed across England’s mainstream schools.
The report, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, comes ahead of the delayed schools white paper, which is set to outline the Government’s SEND reform ambitions.
The report, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, comes ahead of the delayed schools white paper, which is set to outline the Government’s SEND reform ambitions.
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New analysis suggests that there could be as many as between one and three million fewer jobs in ‘high-risk’ occupations by 2035.
Read the new blog from Luke Bocock, Project Director of The Skills Imperative 2035 Programme ✍️👇 nfer.ac.uk/blogs/meetin...
#Skills2035
Read the new blog from Luke Bocock, Project Director of The Skills Imperative 2035 Programme ✍️👇 nfer.ac.uk/blogs/meetin...
#Skills2035
Meeting the skills imperative
Research Director Luke Bocock summarises the key findings from the Skills Imperative 2035 Programme and previews the upcoming publication of the final report.
nfer.ac.uk
November 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
New analysis suggests that there could be as many as between one and three million fewer jobs in ‘high-risk’ occupations by 2035.
Read the new blog from Luke Bocock, Project Director of The Skills Imperative 2035 Programme ✍️👇 nfer.ac.uk/blogs/meetin...
#Skills2035
Read the new blog from Luke Bocock, Project Director of The Skills Imperative 2035 Programme ✍️👇 nfer.ac.uk/blogs/meetin...
#Skills2035
New analysis suggests that there could be as many as between one and three million fewer jobs in ‘high-risk’ occupations by 2035.
Read the new blog from Luke Bocock, Project Director of The Skills Imperative 2035 Programme ✍️👇 nfer.ac.uk/blogs/meetin...
#Skills2035
Read the new blog from Luke Bocock, Project Director of The Skills Imperative 2035 Programme ✍️👇 nfer.ac.uk/blogs/meetin...
#Skills2035
Meeting the skills imperative
Research Director Luke Bocock summarises the key findings from the Skills Imperative 2035 Programme and previews the upcoming publication of the final report.
nfer.ac.uk
November 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
New analysis suggests that there could be as many as between one and three million fewer jobs in ‘high-risk’ occupations by 2035.
Read the new blog from Luke Bocock, Project Director of The Skills Imperative 2035 Programme ✍️👇 nfer.ac.uk/blogs/meetin...
#Skills2035
Read the new blog from Luke Bocock, Project Director of The Skills Imperative 2035 Programme ✍️👇 nfer.ac.uk/blogs/meetin...
#Skills2035
We're hosting a free event to launch the Final Report of our 'Skills Imperative 2035' research programme, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org.
The event will be chaired by the BBC's Steph McGovern & feature contributions from a range of prominent speakers.
RSVP here 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/events/event...
The event will be chaired by the BBC's Steph McGovern & feature contributions from a range of prominent speakers.
RSVP here 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/events/event...
November 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
We're hosting a free event to launch the Final Report of our 'Skills Imperative 2035' research programme, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org.
The event will be chaired by the BBC's Steph McGovern & feature contributions from a range of prominent speakers.
RSVP here 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/events/event...
The event will be chaired by the BBC's Steph McGovern & feature contributions from a range of prominent speakers.
RSVP here 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/events/event...
Last night we hosted our Annual Reception at the Houses of Parliament, and were delighted to welcome so many friendly faces from the sector.
The event included a keynote address from @leoracruddas.bsky.social, as well as a speech from our CEO, Carole Willis.
A big thanks to all who attended!
The event included a keynote address from @leoracruddas.bsky.social, as well as a speech from our CEO, Carole Willis.
A big thanks to all who attended!
November 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Last night we hosted our Annual Reception at the Houses of Parliament, and were delighted to welcome so many friendly faces from the sector.
The event included a keynote address from @leoracruddas.bsky.social, as well as a speech from our CEO, Carole Willis.
A big thanks to all who attended!
The event included a keynote address from @leoracruddas.bsky.social, as well as a speech from our CEO, Carole Willis.
A big thanks to all who attended!
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The equivalent to 1,000 #schools: Primary rolls to fall by 300,000 in five years. Primary pupil numbers are forecast to fall by 7% by 2030 – the equivalent to the loss of more than 1,000 average-sized primary schools. New @thenfer.bsky.social analysis buff.ly/zs1kVbX #teaching
Equivalent to 1,000 schools: Primary rolls to fall by 300,000 in five years - Headteacher Update
An analysis by NFER looks at the forecast 7% fall in primary pupil numbers by 2030 and its impact on school funding
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October 31, 2025 at 10:21 AM
The equivalent to 1,000 #schools: Primary rolls to fall by 300,000 in five years. Primary pupil numbers are forecast to fall by 7% by 2030 – the equivalent to the loss of more than 1,000 average-sized primary schools. New @thenfer.bsky.social analysis buff.ly/zs1kVbX #teaching
📰 Yesterday, the government provided evidence to the School Teachers’ Review Body, which said that teacher pay should rise by 6.5 per cent over the next three years.
Our Education Workforce Lead, @jackworth.bsky.social, has given his reaction to the news 👇
Our Education Workforce Lead, @jackworth.bsky.social, has given his reaction to the news 👇
October 31, 2025 at 9:54 AM
📰 Yesterday, the government provided evidence to the School Teachers’ Review Body, which said that teacher pay should rise by 6.5 per cent over the next three years.
Our Education Workforce Lead, @jackworth.bsky.social, has given his reaction to the news 👇
Our Education Workforce Lead, @jackworth.bsky.social, has given his reaction to the news 👇
New research from @theeef.bsky.social was published on Wednesday, highlighting the challenges in recruiting & retaining teachers.
Previous EEF commissioned research, found flexible working approaches can contribute positively to recruitment, retention, wellbeing & job satisfaction 👉 bit.ly/478XaP2
Previous EEF commissioned research, found flexible working approaches can contribute positively to recruitment, retention, wellbeing & job satisfaction 👉 bit.ly/478XaP2
October 30, 2025 at 12:09 PM
New research from @theeef.bsky.social was published on Wednesday, highlighting the challenges in recruiting & retaining teachers.
Previous EEF commissioned research, found flexible working approaches can contribute positively to recruitment, retention, wellbeing & job satisfaction 👉 bit.ly/478XaP2
Previous EEF commissioned research, found flexible working approaches can contribute positively to recruitment, retention, wellbeing & job satisfaction 👉 bit.ly/478XaP2
📩 The next edition of our NFER Direct e-newsletter will be published at the end of this week.
For a summary of the latest news and commentary from our research experts, visit bit.ly/2MyAIsP to subscribe.
For a summary of the latest news and commentary from our research experts, visit bit.ly/2MyAIsP to subscribe.
October 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
📩 The next edition of our NFER Direct e-newsletter will be published at the end of this week.
For a summary of the latest news and commentary from our research experts, visit bit.ly/2MyAIsP to subscribe.
For a summary of the latest news and commentary from our research experts, visit bit.ly/2MyAIsP to subscribe.
Recent analysis suggests that the fall in the number of primary school pupils since the 2017/18 academic year is now also having an impact on the number of classes, class sizes and school staff numbers, with the falls more acute in London.
Learn more in our new blog post 👉 bit.ly/48IsCrJ
Learn more in our new blog post 👉 bit.ly/48IsCrJ
Pupil numbers and school finances: What do we know about how demographic change is impacting on schools?
In this blog post, three research experts bring together and update evidence on the impact of falling pupil numbers and schools’ financial positions to consider the potential impact of demographic cha...
bit.ly
October 27, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Recent analysis suggests that the fall in the number of primary school pupils since the 2017/18 academic year is now also having an impact on the number of classes, class sizes and school staff numbers, with the falls more acute in London.
Learn more in our new blog post 👉 bit.ly/48IsCrJ
Learn more in our new blog post 👉 bit.ly/48IsCrJ
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NEW EPISODE
This week, we're joined by @JackWorthNFER, an economist studying the teacher labour market, to explore the history and future or recruitment and retention. It's MEGA nerdy, and super fascinating.
Tune in and share here 👇👇
open.spotify.com/episode/20PH...
This week, we're joined by @JackWorthNFER, an economist studying the teacher labour market, to explore the history and future or recruitment and retention. It's MEGA nerdy, and super fascinating.
Tune in and share here 👇👇
open.spotify.com/episode/20PH...
What's going on with recruitment and retention? With Jack Worth
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October 24, 2025 at 6:05 AM
NEW EPISODE
This week, we're joined by @JackWorthNFER, an economist studying the teacher labour market, to explore the history and future or recruitment and retention. It's MEGA nerdy, and super fascinating.
Tune in and share here 👇👇
open.spotify.com/episode/20PH...
This week, we're joined by @JackWorthNFER, an economist studying the teacher labour market, to explore the history and future or recruitment and retention. It's MEGA nerdy, and super fascinating.
Tune in and share here 👇👇
open.spotify.com/episode/20PH...
🆕 In a new feature length blog post, three of our research experts discuss previous evidence on the impact of falling pupil numbers and look at what demographic change could mean for school finances going forward.
Read the post 👉 bit.ly/48IsCrJ
Read the post 👉 bit.ly/48IsCrJ
October 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🆕 In a new feature length blog post, three of our research experts discuss previous evidence on the impact of falling pupil numbers and look at what demographic change could mean for school finances going forward.
Read the post 👉 bit.ly/48IsCrJ
Read the post 👉 bit.ly/48IsCrJ
🆕 Our Co-Head of Policy and Practice, Jude Hillary, has given a reaction to the Government’s Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper.
Read the full response 👉 bit.ly/4onSVru
Read the full response 👉 bit.ly/4onSVru
NFER statement on the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper
NFER Co-Head of Policy and Practice, Jude Hillary, has provided his response to the Government’s Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper.
bit.ly
October 21, 2025 at 3:24 PM
🆕 Our Co-Head of Policy and Practice, Jude Hillary, has given a reaction to the Government’s Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper.
Read the full response 👉 bit.ly/4onSVru
Read the full response 👉 bit.ly/4onSVru
Our latest blog post highlights the key findings so far from our 'Skills Imperative 2035' research programme and discusses how educators might be able to help children and young people for life beyond school and college.
Read the post 👉 bit.ly/4nZwHww
Read the post 👉 bit.ly/4nZwHww
Time for action to prepare young people with the skills needed for the future workforce
Co-Head of Policy and Practice Jude Hillary summarises what we've learned so far from our ongoing Skills Imperative 2035 research programme.
bit.ly
October 21, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Our latest blog post highlights the key findings so far from our 'Skills Imperative 2035' research programme and discusses how educators might be able to help children and young people for life beyond school and college.
Read the post 👉 bit.ly/4nZwHww
Read the post 👉 bit.ly/4nZwHww
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#ASCLmembers: a reminder we're holding a meeting for our Ethnic Diversity Network tomorrow, 22 October, at 6pm where we're delighted to be joined by guest speaker Katherine Aston, Research Manager, @thenfer.bsky.social
Find out more at www.ascl.org.uk/EDNetwork
#education #inclusion #diversity
Find out more at www.ascl.org.uk/EDNetwork
#education #inclusion #diversity
October 21, 2025 at 1:04 PM
#ASCLmembers: a reminder we're holding a meeting for our Ethnic Diversity Network tomorrow, 22 October, at 6pm where we're delighted to be joined by guest speaker Katherine Aston, Research Manager, @thenfer.bsky.social
Find out more at www.ascl.org.uk/EDNetwork
#education #inclusion #diversity
Find out more at www.ascl.org.uk/EDNetwork
#education #inclusion #diversity
In a new blog post, our Co-Head of Policy and Practice Jude Hillary discusses how we can best prepare children for their future careers, based on findings from our ongoing five-year research programme, 'The Skills Imperative 2035'.
Read the post 👉 bit.ly/4nZwHww
Read the post 👉 bit.ly/4nZwHww
October 15, 2025 at 1:07 PM
In a new blog post, our Co-Head of Policy and Practice Jude Hillary discusses how we can best prepare children for their future careers, based on findings from our ongoing five-year research programme, 'The Skills Imperative 2035'.
Read the post 👉 bit.ly/4nZwHww
Read the post 👉 bit.ly/4nZwHww
The latest edition of @ascl-uk.bsky.social's Leader Magazine features a summary of our ongoing five-year research programme, 'The Skills Imperative 2035'.
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3J1tgG
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3J1tgG
October 13, 2025 at 11:17 AM
The latest edition of @ascl-uk.bsky.social's Leader Magazine features a summary of our ongoing five-year research programme, 'The Skills Imperative 2035'.
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3J1tgG
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3J1tgG
We recently published two blog posts looking at the challenges facing schools in the new academic year.
Learn more at the links below 👇
🟣 Part 1 on school finances - bit.ly/4gsDCes
🟣 Part 2 on additional support needs and services - bit.ly/48EqBwm
Learn more at the links below 👇
🟣 Part 1 on school finances - bit.ly/4gsDCes
🟣 Part 2 on additional support needs and services - bit.ly/48EqBwm
October 10, 2025 at 9:27 AM
We recently published two blog posts looking at the challenges facing schools in the new academic year.
Learn more at the links below 👇
🟣 Part 1 on school finances - bit.ly/4gsDCes
🟣 Part 2 on additional support needs and services - bit.ly/48EqBwm
Learn more at the links below 👇
🟣 Part 1 on school finances - bit.ly/4gsDCes
🟣 Part 2 on additional support needs and services - bit.ly/48EqBwm