NFER’s Co-Head of UK Policy and Practice, Jude Hillary has reacted to the news that the government will explore a new measurement of disadvantage for school pupils.

Our Chief Executive, Carole Willis, has given her reaction to the Government's Schools White Paper and the announcement of specialist SEND support in every school and community.

New analysis shows that growing time spent dealing with pupil behaviour and providing pastoral support plays a significant role in teachers choosing to leave the profession.  

A new NFER study has found that disadvantaged apprentices are significantly more likely to withdraw from their apprenticeship programmes, with the latest research showing how the consequences can be long-lasting.

In the second of a two-part blog series, NFER Education Workforce Lead Jack Worth use insights from our redeveloped teacher supply forecast and simulation model to look at what the implications of different School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB) recommendations might be for teacher recruitment and retention trends.

Assessment expert, David Simcock, shares his thoughts on the new English and Maths assessments for Year 8 pupils.