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Our latest research has shown how qualifications in tech subjects can support young people’s career and pay progression.
Luke Bocock, report co-author and Research Director gives his reaction to the report findings 👇 [1/2]
Luke Bocock, report co-author and Research Director gives his reaction to the report findings 👇 [1/2]
November 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Our latest research has shown how qualifications in tech subjects can support young people’s career and pay progression.
Luke Bocock, report co-author and Research Director gives his reaction to the report findings 👇 [1/2]
Luke Bocock, report co-author and Research Director gives his reaction to the report findings 👇 [1/2]
🆕 | Our new research has explored why there has been a sharp slowdown in UK tech hiring in recent years.
Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
November 19, 2025 at 9:16 AM
🆕 | Our new research has explored why there has been a sharp slowdown in UK tech hiring in recent years.
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 which looks at UK tech hiring, future opportunities in the sector, education pathways into tech jobs and diversity in the tech pipeline and workforce.
The research, funded by The Hg Foundation, will be released early tomorrow morning.
The research, funded by The Hg Foundation, will be released early tomorrow morning.
November 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We will be launching new research tomorrow which looks at UK tech hiring, future opportunities in the sector, education pathways into tech jobs and diversity in the tech pipeline and workforce.
The research, funded by The Hg Foundation, will be released early tomorrow morning.
The research, funded by The Hg Foundation, will be released early tomorrow morning.
Our latest research, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, shows more than half of pupils with EHCPs (56%) are now educated in mainstream schools, up from 49% in 2015/16, with the sharpest rise in primary settings.
Find out more: www.nfer.ac.uk/publications...
Find out more: www.nfer.ac.uk/publications...
November 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Our latest research, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, shows more than half of pupils with EHCPs (56%) are now educated in mainstream schools, up from 49% in 2015/16, with the sharpest rise in primary settings.
Find out more: www.nfer.ac.uk/publications...
Find out more: www.nfer.ac.uk/publications...
A similar pattern is seen among secondary schools, where those with the highest rate of pupils with EHCPs had around five times as many as those with the fewest.
Find out more from the interim report, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
Find out more from the interim report, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
November 14, 2025 at 11:11 AM
A similar pattern is seen among secondary schools, where those with the highest rate of pupils with EHCPs had around five times as many as those with the fewest.
Find out more from the interim report, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
Find out more from the interim report, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
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...
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.
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!
📰 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 👇
📩 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.
🆕 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
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
Our Education Workforce Lead, @jackworth.bsky.social, has reacted to the news that while the government will offer ITT bursaries & scholarships of up to £31k, there are cuts to specific subjects which could result in 2,400 fewer trainees next year.
Full response 👉 bit.ly/4o73sHu
Full response 👉 bit.ly/4o73sHu
October 7, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Our Education Workforce Lead, @jackworth.bsky.social, has reacted to the news that while the government will offer ITT bursaries & scholarships of up to £31k, there are cuts to specific subjects which could result in 2,400 fewer trainees next year.
Full response 👉 bit.ly/4o73sHu
Full response 👉 bit.ly/4o73sHu
We welcome the Government’s ambition, outlined at the #LabourPartyConference, which aims for 66% of young people to take a degree or high-quality apprenticeship.
#Lab25
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#Lab25
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October 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
We welcome the Government’s ambition, outlined at the #LabourPartyConference, which aims for 66% of young people to take a degree or high-quality apprenticeship.
#Lab25
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#Lab25
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📩 The latest edition of our NFER Direct e-newsletter will be published tomorrow.
For a summary of the latest news and commentary from our research experts, head to bit.ly/2MyAIsP to subscribe.
For a summary of the latest news and commentary from our research experts, head to bit.ly/2MyAIsP to subscribe.
September 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
📩 The latest edition of our NFER Direct e-newsletter will be published tomorrow.
For a summary of the latest news and commentary from our research experts, head to bit.ly/2MyAIsP to subscribe.
For a summary of the latest news and commentary from our research experts, head to bit.ly/2MyAIsP to subscribe.
🆕 In the second of two blogs looking at the challenges facing schools at the start of the new academic year, Jenna Julius and Gustavo Lopes explore teacher and pupil support provision and the response from senior leaders.
Read the post 👉 bit.ly/48EqBwm
Read the post 👉 bit.ly/48EqBwm
September 25, 2025 at 7:20 AM
🆕 In the second of two blogs looking at the challenges facing schools at the start of the new academic year, Jenna Julius and Gustavo Lopes explore teacher and pupil support provision and the response from senior leaders.
Read the post 👉 bit.ly/48EqBwm
Read the post 👉 bit.ly/48EqBwm
A survey of over 350 school senior leaders has revealed how school funding and demographic challenges are impacting schools.
Find out more of the key findings in the first of a two-part blog post series 👉 bit.ly/3Ira5Fl
Find out more of the key findings in the first of a two-part blog post series 👉 bit.ly/3Ira5Fl
September 22, 2025 at 9:26 AM
A survey of over 350 school senior leaders has revealed how school funding and demographic challenges are impacting schools.
Find out more of the key findings in the first of a two-part blog post series 👉 bit.ly/3Ira5Fl
Find out more of the key findings in the first of a two-part blog post series 👉 bit.ly/3Ira5Fl
A number of our experts will be speaking at next week's
@ukfiet.bsky.social event! 🗣️
The team are looking forward to discussing how harnessing diverse global perspectives can support lasting change in education.
Find out details of each session in the image below 👇
#UKFIETConf
@ukfiet.bsky.social event! 🗣️
The team are looking forward to discussing how harnessing diverse global perspectives can support lasting change in education.
Find out details of each session in the image below 👇
#UKFIETConf
September 12, 2025 at 11:13 AM
A number of our experts will be speaking at next week's
@ukfiet.bsky.social event! 🗣️
The team are looking forward to discussing how harnessing diverse global perspectives can support lasting change in education.
Find out details of each session in the image below 👇
#UKFIETConf
@ukfiet.bsky.social event! 🗣️
The team are looking forward to discussing how harnessing diverse global perspectives can support lasting change in education.
Find out details of each session in the image below 👇
#UKFIETConf
Last week, we published an overview of the current state of the early years workforce.
Co-author of the report, Lillian Flemons, summarises the key research findings in the short video below 👇
Learn more about the research at nfer.ac.uk/eyw2025
Co-author of the report, Lillian Flemons, summarises the key research findings in the short video below 👇
Learn more about the research at nfer.ac.uk/eyw2025
September 8, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Last week, we published an overview of the current state of the early years workforce.
Co-author of the report, Lillian Flemons, summarises the key research findings in the short video below 👇
Learn more about the research at nfer.ac.uk/eyw2025
Co-author of the report, Lillian Flemons, summarises the key research findings in the short video below 👇
Learn more about the research at nfer.ac.uk/eyw2025
NFER Online Assessments (NOA) are now available for Key Stage 2 🎉
Covering reading and maths curricula across autumn, spring, and summer terms, NFER Online Assessments (NOA) engage pupils with age-appropriate questions while saving teachers time.
Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
Covering reading and maths curricula across autumn, spring, and summer terms, NFER Online Assessments (NOA) engage pupils with age-appropriate questions while saving teachers time.
Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
September 5, 2025 at 11:25 AM
NFER Online Assessments (NOA) are now available for Key Stage 2 🎉
Covering reading and maths curricula across autumn, spring, and summer terms, NFER Online Assessments (NOA) engage pupils with age-appropriate questions while saving teachers time.
Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
Covering reading and maths curricula across autumn, spring, and summer terms, NFER Online Assessments (NOA) engage pupils with age-appropriate questions while saving teachers time.
Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
Only 49% of early years workers agree that there are opportunities for career progression, compared to 57% among similar workers. Those qualified to level 2 or below are even less likely to agree.
Learn more about our latest research 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/eyw2025
Learn more about our latest research 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/eyw2025
September 2, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Only 49% of early years workers agree that there are opportunities for career progression, compared to 57% among similar workers. Those qualified to level 2 or below are even less likely to agree.
Learn more about our latest research 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/eyw2025
Learn more about our latest research 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/eyw2025