David (Ted) Robinson
@davidrobinsonedu.bsky.social
Director of Vulnerable Learners and Post-16 at EPI. Will occasionally post my climbing videos....
There's so much I could say about why EPI is a great place to work, but suffice to say that I love it here! And EPI researcher posts don't come around very often, so do get in contact if you are interested.
We're hiring!
EPI is looking for a talented quantitative researcher to join our Vulnerable Learners & Post-16 team. Help shape evidence-based education policy and drive real change.
Find out more and apply: epi.org.uk/jobs/researc...
EPI is looking for a talented quantitative researcher to join our Vulnerable Learners & Post-16 team. Help shape evidence-based education policy and drive real change.
Find out more and apply: epi.org.uk/jobs/researc...
July 31, 2025 at 9:00 AM
There's so much I could say about why EPI is a great place to work, but suffice to say that I love it here! And EPI researcher posts don't come around very often, so do get in contact if you are interested.
A really helpful unpacking of the concerning early years results from our Annual Report, from @msemilyhunt.bsky.social
Today the @edupolicyinst.bsky.social has published our latest assessment of educational inequalities in England. It’s a rich report but some of our most concerning findings relate to the early years where we find a deepening crisis: epi.org.uk/annual-repor...
Annual Report 2025 - Education Policy Institute
The Education Policy Institute (EPI) Annual Report looks at the state of education in England, with a focus on the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers. EPI’s 2025 Annual Repor...
epi.org.uk
July 16, 2025 at 1:24 PM
A really helpful unpacking of the concerning early years results from our Annual Report, from @msemilyhunt.bsky.social
Reposted by David (Ted) Robinson
Young learners in England are facing a deepening crisis. Our Annual Report shows that disadvantaged five-year-olds are falling further behind their peers — and for children with SEND, the learning gap has widened to over 20 months, the widest gap on record 🧵
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Five-year-olds in England with special educational needs 20 months behind peers – report
Children from lower-income families also remain significantly behind their peers as impact of pandemic continues to be felt
www.theguardian.com
July 15, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Young learners in England are facing a deepening crisis. Our Annual Report shows that disadvantaged five-year-olds are falling further behind their peers — and for children with SEND, the learning gap has widened to over 20 months, the widest gap on record 🧵
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Reposted by David (Ted) Robinson
Our latest EPI analysis (out today) shows how the pandemic switch to Teacher and Centre Assessed Grades (TAGs / CAGs) is influencing what young people study after GCSEs – key insights ⬇ epi.org.uk/publications...
Post 16 study programmes – understanding student choices and aspirations - Education Policy Institute
The curriculum and assessment review (CAR) as it applies to 16-19 education is as much about qualifications as it is about curriculum and assessment. For school age children, the national curriculum s...
epi.org.uk
June 30, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Our latest EPI analysis (out today) shows how the pandemic switch to Teacher and Centre Assessed Grades (TAGs / CAGs) is influencing what young people study after GCSEs – key insights ⬇ epi.org.uk/publications...
Reposted by David (Ted) Robinson
🏠Accommodation consistently ranks among students’ largest concerns during their time at university.
We’ve analysed the latest accommodation data from HESA to uncover trends in student living and how they have changed for students at English universities over the past decade. ⬇️
We’ve analysed the latest accommodation data from HESA to uncover trends in student living and how they have changed for students at English universities over the past decade. ⬇️
May 15, 2025 at 8:29 AM
🏠Accommodation consistently ranks among students’ largest concerns during their time at university.
We’ve analysed the latest accommodation data from HESA to uncover trends in student living and how they have changed for students at English universities over the past decade. ⬇️
We’ve analysed the latest accommodation data from HESA to uncover trends in student living and how they have changed for students at English universities over the past decade. ⬇️
Reposted by David (Ted) Robinson
‘If disadvantaged students had the same level of absence as their peers, the GCSE gap would be four months smaller…’
Dr Eva Jiménez outlines the findings of new @edupolicyinst.bsky.social research, which reveals the impact of attendance on the disadvantage gap
Dr Eva Jiménez outlines the findings of new @edupolicyinst.bsky.social research, which reveals the impact of attendance on the disadvantage gap
Disadvantage gap: why the impact of absence is now clear
An author of a new EPI report on the link between absence and the disadvantage attainment gap outlines the key findings - and why it should spur action
www.tes.com
March 17, 2025 at 12:48 PM
‘If disadvantaged students had the same level of absence as their peers, the GCSE gap would be four months smaller…’
Dr Eva Jiménez outlines the findings of new @edupolicyinst.bsky.social research, which reveals the impact of attendance on the disadvantage gap
Dr Eva Jiménez outlines the findings of new @edupolicyinst.bsky.social research, which reveals the impact of attendance on the disadvantage gap
Reposted by David (Ted) Robinson
💼 JOB OPPORTUNITY: Media and Communications Manager
We are seeking a talented and motivated candidate to join our Communications, Partnerships & Events team as Media and Communications Manager.
More information about the role and how to apply👇
epi.org.uk/jobs/media-a...
We are seeking a talented and motivated candidate to join our Communications, Partnerships & Events team as Media and Communications Manager.
More information about the role and how to apply👇
epi.org.uk/jobs/media-a...
Media and Communications Manager - Education Policy Institute
The Education Policy Institute (EPI) is seeking a talented and motivated candidate to join our Communications, Partnerships and Events team as Media and Communications Manager. This position offers a...
epi.org.uk
March 16, 2025 at 11:49 PM
💼 JOB OPPORTUNITY: Media and Communications Manager
We are seeking a talented and motivated candidate to join our Communications, Partnerships & Events team as Media and Communications Manager.
More information about the role and how to apply👇
epi.org.uk/jobs/media-a...
We are seeking a talented and motivated candidate to join our Communications, Partnerships & Events team as Media and Communications Manager.
More information about the role and how to apply👇
epi.org.uk/jobs/media-a...
Great report from the team, building on our disadvantage gap work to understand the factors contributing to the gap: at age 16 higher absence rates for disadvantaged pupils accounts for 1/4 of the gap, and explains all of the increase in the gap since 2019.
🚨NEW: Today, the Education Policy Institute(EPI), funded by Unbound Philanthropy and the Sequoia Trust, published a new research investigating the drivers of the disadvantage gap.
You can download and read full report here epi.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Here’s what we did and some of key findings👇
You can download and read full report here epi.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Here’s what we did and some of key findings👇
March 17, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Great report from the team, building on our disadvantage gap work to understand the factors contributing to the gap: at age 16 higher absence rates for disadvantaged pupils accounts for 1/4 of the gap, and explains all of the increase in the gap since 2019.
Reposted by David (Ted) Robinson
📢 Today the Education Policy Institute (EPI), funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org , published a new report that looks at long-term changes in education and employment outcomes across the four UK nations.
You can read the full report epi.org.uk/publications...
Key findings👇
You can read the full report epi.org.uk/publications...
Key findings👇
Long-run changes in school leaving rules and outcomes across the UK - Education Policy Institute
A new report by the Education Policy Institute (EPI), funded by the Nuffield Foundation, explores how long-term changes in education and employment outcomes vary across the four UK nation.The report h...
epi.org.uk
March 11, 2025 at 7:51 AM
📢 Today the Education Policy Institute (EPI), funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org , published a new report that looks at long-term changes in education and employment outcomes across the four UK nations.
You can read the full report epi.org.uk/publications...
Key findings👇
You can read the full report epi.org.uk/publications...
Key findings👇
Reposted by David (Ted) Robinson
Important new research on access and progression in T Levels
From our very own Robbie Maris and colleagues at the Education Policy Institute
epi.org.uk/wp-content/u...
From our very own Robbie Maris and colleagues at the Education Policy Institute
epi.org.uk/wp-content/u...
epi.org.uk
November 14, 2024 at 11:37 AM
Important new research on access and progression in T Levels
From our very own Robbie Maris and colleagues at the Education Policy Institute
epi.org.uk/wp-content/u...
From our very own Robbie Maris and colleagues at the Education Policy Institute
epi.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Reposted by David (Ted) Robinson
📝Our latest research on T levels features in BBC News article today.
Read the full coverage▶️ epi.org.uk/wp-content/u...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Read the full coverage▶️ epi.org.uk/wp-content/u...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
One in three drop out from health T-level - report
Many health and science T-level students dropped out after an exam board sent out botched exam papers in 2022.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 14, 2024 at 2:25 PM
📝Our latest research on T levels features in BBC News article today.
Read the full coverage▶️ epi.org.uk/wp-content/u...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Read the full coverage▶️ epi.org.uk/wp-content/u...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reposted by David (Ted) Robinson
📝NEW: Today the Education Policy Institute has published a new report that sets out a fresh approach to school funding that would reverse cuts to the pupil premium and target greater support for persistently disadvantaged pupils
Read full report ▶️: epi.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Read full report ▶️: epi.org.uk/wp-content/u...
November 12, 2024 at 11:05 AM
📝NEW: Today the Education Policy Institute has published a new report that sets out a fresh approach to school funding that would reverse cuts to the pupil premium and target greater support for persistently disadvantaged pupils
Read full report ▶️: epi.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Read full report ▶️: epi.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Reposted by David (Ted) Robinson
📝NEW:Today the Education Policy Institute has published a new report that examines student access and outcomes for T levels and the T level transition programme (TLTP).
You can read the full report ▶️: epi.org.uk/wp-content/u...
You can read the full report ▶️: epi.org.uk/wp-content/u...
November 14, 2024 at 8:30 AM
📝NEW:Today the Education Policy Institute has published a new report that examines student access and outcomes for T levels and the T level transition programme (TLTP).
You can read the full report ▶️: epi.org.uk/wp-content/u...
You can read the full report ▶️: epi.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Reposted by David (Ted) Robinson
Another new @edupolicyinst.bsky.social report today (it’s non stop right now). This time on T levels. epi.org.uk/publications...
A quantitative analysis of T level access and progression - Education Policy Institute
A new report by the Education Policy Institute examines student access and outcomes for T levels and the T level transition programme (TLTP, soon to be renamed the T level foundation year), revealing ...
epi.org.uk
November 14, 2024 at 7:25 AM
Another new @edupolicyinst.bsky.social report today (it’s non stop right now). This time on T levels. epi.org.uk/publications...