Gill Wyness
@gillwyness.bsky.social
Economist working on inequality and access to education. Deputy Director of @cepeo-ucl. Research associate of @cep-lse Research fellow @iza_bonn
Excited to be here at @appam.bsky.social to present our work on inequalities in access to occupations, as part of a panel session on labor market transitions organised by @jscottclayton.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Excited to be here at @appam.bsky.social to present our work on inequalities in access to occupations, as part of a panel session on labor market transitions organised by @jscottclayton.bsky.social
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Have you checked out our @cepeo-ucl.bsky.social working paper series recently?
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...
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...
EconPapers: CEPEO Working Paper Series
econpapers.repec.org
November 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Have you checked out our @cepeo-ucl.bsky.social working paper series recently?
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...
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...
Reposted by Gill Wyness
CEPEO welcomes the announcements from this week’s education and skills white paper of index-linking tuition fees and maintenance loans, as well as the return of some non-repayable maintenance grants for disadvantaged students. [1/7] 🧵
October 21, 2025 at 11:47 AM
CEPEO welcomes the announcements from this week’s education and skills white paper of index-linking tuition fees and maintenance loans, as well as the return of some non-repayable maintenance grants for disadvantaged students. [1/7] 🧵
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New research from our centre with important implications for assessment
🚨🚨New working paper!! 🚨🚨
"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...
🧵below
"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...
🧵below
EconPapers: Measuring systematic gaps in teacher judgement: A new approach
By Oliver Cassagneau-Francis, Lindsey Macmillan, Richard Murphy and Gill Wyness; Abstract: We propose a new approach to test for systematic biases in teacher evaluations. We exploit a setting where te...
econpapers.repec.org
October 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
New research from our centre with important implications for assessment
New work: do teachers grade some student types more generously than others? (yes)
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
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
🚨🚨New working paper!! 🚨🚨
"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...
🧵below
"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...
🧵below
EconPapers: Measuring systematic gaps in teacher judgement: A new approach
By Oliver Cassagneau-Francis, Lindsey Macmillan, Richard Murphy and Gill Wyness; Abstract: We propose a new approach to test for systematic biases in teacher evaluations. We exploit a setting where te...
econpapers.repec.org
October 14, 2025 at 11:25 AM
New work: do teachers grade some student types more generously than others? (yes)
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
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
we could... and we do!
Jo Blanden (CEP), @GillWyness.bsky.social (CEP), @Opmc1.bsky.social (UCL) and @LindseyMacmillan.bsky.social could explain why private school pupils are more likely to end up in higher-ranked HE courses than peers with similar grades.
Read:
Read:
Elite school students end up in better universities than expected, based on their grades | British Politics and Policy at LSE
Students of private and grammar schools are over-represented in elite universities, but only part of that is explained by better grades.
blogs.lse.ac.uk
October 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
we could... and we do!
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We do now :) www.publicfirst.co.uk/couting-the-...
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
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
Counting the cost: Modelling the economic impact of a potential levy on international student fees - Public First
In May 2025, HM Government released a white paper called “Restoring Control over the Immigration System”. One policy proposed in this paper was a levy [...]
www.publicfirst.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
We do now :) www.publicfirst.co.uk/couting-the-...
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
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
Many of us have been calling for the return of maintenance grants for a long time.
So its great to see this is finally (albeit partially) on the cards.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
So its great to see this is finally (albeit partially) on the cards.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Targeted maintenance grants for students to be reintroduced
Disadvantaged students studying priority courses will benefit from extra financial support to access and excel in higher education.
www.gov.uk
September 29, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Many of us have been calling for the return of maintenance grants for a long time.
So its great to see this is finally (albeit partially) on the cards.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
So its great to see this is finally (albeit partially) on the cards.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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New @cepeo-ucl.bsky.social working paper!
Estimating heterogeneous returns to college by cognitive and non-cognitive ability
by our @opmc1.bsky.social
econpapers.repec.org/RePEc:ucl:ce...
Estimating heterogeneous returns to college by cognitive and non-cognitive ability
by our @opmc1.bsky.social
econpapers.repec.org/RePEc:ucl:ce...
September 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
New @cepeo-ucl.bsky.social working paper!
Estimating heterogeneous returns to college by cognitive and non-cognitive ability
by our @opmc1.bsky.social
econpapers.repec.org/RePEc:ucl:ce...
Estimating heterogeneous returns to college by cognitive and non-cognitive ability
by our @opmc1.bsky.social
econpapers.repec.org/RePEc:ucl:ce...
Reposted by Gill Wyness
GCSE results are out:
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.
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.
August 21, 2025 at 11:35 AM
GCSE results are out:
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.
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.
Reposted by Gill Wyness
Our academics on A-Level results day
@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
@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
August 17, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Our academics on A-Level results day
@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
@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
Do students who follow the "traditional" education pathway (A levels to HE) fare better than those following "non-standard" vocational / mixed pathways - including the infamous T Level?
Our PhD student @robbiemaris.bsky.social
has the answers, in his new paper:
Our PhD student @robbiemaris.bsky.social
has the answers, in his new paper:
August 15, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Do students who follow the "traditional" education pathway (A levels to HE) fare better than those following "non-standard" vocational / mixed pathways - including the infamous T Level?
Our PhD student @robbiemaris.bsky.social
has the answers, in his new paper:
Our PhD student @robbiemaris.bsky.social
has the answers, in his new paper:
Reposted by Gill Wyness
A level results are out! And as many have reported, there was an overall improvement in the proportion of students gaining the top grades.
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.
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.
August 14, 2025 at 11:46 AM
A level results are out! And as many have reported, there was an overall improvement in the proportion of students gaining the top grades.
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.
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.
Reposted by Gill Wyness
Today the DfE have published their latest stats on widening participation in HE. Here are a few quick thoughts...
explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statist...
explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statist...
July 31, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Today the DfE have published their latest stats on widening participation in HE. Here are a few quick thoughts...
explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statist...
explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statist...
My colleague @dominicpkelly.bsky.social has written a @cepeo-ucl.bsky.social briefing note which looks at how screen time in early childhood (0–5) affects attention and language development.
Read it below:
Read it below:
That BBC screen time story that just hit your home screen?
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...
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...
EconPapers: The effects of screentime in early years on attention and language
By Dominic Kelly; Abstract: Roughly 9 in 10 children under the age of 5 (defined here as `early childhood') watch video streaming services and
econpapers.repec.org
July 31, 2025 at 11:24 AM
My colleague @dominicpkelly.bsky.social has written a @cepeo-ucl.bsky.social briefing note which looks at how screen time in early childhood (0–5) affects attention and language development.
Read it below:
Read it below:
Reposted by Gill Wyness
That BBC screen time story that just hit your home screen?
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...
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...
EconPapers: The effects of screentime in early years on attention and language
By Dominic Kelly; Abstract: Roughly 9 in 10 children under the age of 5 (defined here as `early childhood') watch video streaming services and
econpapers.repec.org
July 31, 2025 at 10:51 AM
That BBC screen time story that just hit your home screen?
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...
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...
📝New @cepeo-ucl.bsky.social working paper
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...
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...
July 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
📝New @cepeo-ucl.bsky.social working paper
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...
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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New @feweek.bsky.social op-ed from our PhD student @robbiemaris.bsky.social
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...
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...
Bottom 10% of GCSE retakers missing out on subject success
A decade of GCSE resits and curriculum reforms saw England’s young adults surging up global skills rankings
feweek.co.uk
July 21, 2025 at 10:05 AM
New @feweek.bsky.social op-ed from our PhD student @robbiemaris.bsky.social
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...
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...
Recognising the growing difference between predicted grades and achieved grades over time, UCAS are piloting personalised reports to schools
These will show schools how their UCAS predicted grades compare to achieved results
www.ucas.com/corporate/ne...
These will show schools how their UCAS predicted grades compare to achieved results
www.ucas.com/corporate/ne...
UCAS pilots new reports to help teachers strengthen grade predictions and support student choice | UCAS
www.ucas.com
July 14, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Recognising the growing difference between predicted grades and achieved grades over time, UCAS are piloting personalised reports to schools
These will show schools how their UCAS predicted grades compare to achieved results
www.ucas.com/corporate/ne...
These will show schools how their UCAS predicted grades compare to achieved results
www.ucas.com/corporate/ne...
Really enjoyed our 4th @cepeo-ucl.bsky.social annual lecture last night with @chloergibbs.bsky.social
Fascinating talk about early years education and Headstart/Surestart. And one of the best intros to an econ talk I've seen in a while!
Fascinating talk about early years education and Headstart/Surestart. And one of the best intros to an econ talk I've seen in a while!
July 11, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Really enjoyed our 4th @cepeo-ucl.bsky.social annual lecture last night with @chloergibbs.bsky.social
Fascinating talk about early years education and Headstart/Surestart. And one of the best intros to an econ talk I've seen in a while!
Fascinating talk about early years education and Headstart/Surestart. And one of the best intros to an econ talk I've seen in a while!
Reposted by Gill Wyness
What a fantastic #annyleccy from @chloergibbs.bsky.social last night! Great insights on such a topical policy area.
Thank you so much to Chloe for a fab day with the @cepeo-ucl.bsky.social team and to everyone who braved the heat to join us last night - it was wonderful to see so many people there!
Thank you so much to Chloe for a fab day with the @cepeo-ucl.bsky.social team and to everyone who braved the heat to join us last night - it was wonderful to see so many people there!
July 11, 2025 at 8:18 AM
What a fantastic #annyleccy from @chloergibbs.bsky.social last night! Great insights on such a topical policy area.
Thank you so much to Chloe for a fab day with the @cepeo-ucl.bsky.social team and to everyone who braved the heat to join us last night - it was wonderful to see so many people there!
Thank you so much to Chloe for a fab day with the @cepeo-ucl.bsky.social team and to everyone who braved the heat to join us last night - it was wonderful to see so many people there!
Reposted by Gill Wyness
Great to see @cepeo-ucl.bsky.social research and policy priorities informing the new Best Start in Life strategy:
🏠Best Start Family Hubs in disadvantaged areas
🚸Renewed focus on inclusive early years provision/funding
🔢Importance of early maths skills
💷Consultation on complex funding system
🏠Best Start Family Hubs in disadvantaged areas
🚸Renewed focus on inclusive early years provision/funding
🔢Importance of early maths skills
💷Consultation on complex funding system
July 7, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Great to see @cepeo-ucl.bsky.social research and policy priorities informing the new Best Start in Life strategy:
🏠Best Start Family Hubs in disadvantaged areas
🚸Renewed focus on inclusive early years provision/funding
🔢Importance of early maths skills
💷Consultation on complex funding system
🏠Best Start Family Hubs in disadvantaged areas
🚸Renewed focus on inclusive early years provision/funding
🔢Importance of early maths skills
💷Consultation on complex funding system
Reposted by Gill Wyness
New @cepeo-ucl.bsky.social blog post.
Our brilliant PhD student @robbiemaris.bsky.social has been looking at inequalities in resit performance.
Those performing worst in resits are:
- Disadvantaged students
- Students w unauthorised absences in year 11
- Students entered into resits too early
Our brilliant PhD student @robbiemaris.bsky.social has been looking at inequalities in resit performance.
Those performing worst in resits are:
- Disadvantaged students
- Students w unauthorised absences in year 11
- Students entered into resits too early
July 4, 2025 at 9:02 AM
New @cepeo-ucl.bsky.social blog post.
Our brilliant PhD student @robbiemaris.bsky.social has been looking at inequalities in resit performance.
Those performing worst in resits are:
- Disadvantaged students
- Students w unauthorised absences in year 11
- Students entered into resits too early
Our brilliant PhD student @robbiemaris.bsky.social has been looking at inequalities in resit performance.
Those performing worst in resits are:
- Disadvantaged students
- Students w unauthorised absences in year 11
- Students entered into resits too early
Reposted by Gill Wyness
🎙️NEW FINDINGS🎙️
Updated analysis from our @nuffieldfoundation.org funded work on shows that inequalities by socio-economic background have *increased* over time for the latest year of recruitment as competition for graduate jobs have increased
repec-cepeo.ucl.ac.uk/cepeow/cepeo...
Updated analysis from our @nuffieldfoundation.org funded work on shows that inequalities by socio-economic background have *increased* over time for the latest year of recruitment as competition for graduate jobs have increased
repec-cepeo.ucl.ac.uk/cepeow/cepeo...
June 25, 2025 at 10:53 AM
🎙️NEW FINDINGS🎙️
Updated analysis from our @nuffieldfoundation.org funded work on shows that inequalities by socio-economic background have *increased* over time for the latest year of recruitment as competition for graduate jobs have increased
repec-cepeo.ucl.ac.uk/cepeow/cepeo...
Updated analysis from our @nuffieldfoundation.org funded work on shows that inequalities by socio-economic background have *increased* over time for the latest year of recruitment as competition for graduate jobs have increased
repec-cepeo.ucl.ac.uk/cepeow/cepeo...