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Cost of Living Crisis: Impact on schools
The second cost-of-living report in our three-part series outlines the impact that the pressures have had on school provision. The report reveals that four-fifths of schools in England have made cuts to provision in response to the increased cost-of-living.
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T Level and T Level Transition Programmes: Early Perspectives from Learners
Suzanne Straw, NFER Research Director, discusses some of the early insights regarding the progress of the first T Level and T Level Transition Programmes.
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National roll-out of Covid Recovery Programme boosted young children's language skills by four months
The national roll-out of a programme to support young children’s language skills in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has had a positive impact on their development, according to an independent evaluation published by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF).
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25 September 2023
National Reference Test dates announced for 2024
The dates of the annual National Reference Test (NRT) have been announced by Ofqual.
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22 September 2023
New research to provide insight on ethnic diversity among teachers and leaders in English schools
NFER are working with Mission 44 to provide new research that will give insight on ethnic diversity among teachers and leaders in English schools.
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21 September 2023
Teaching assistants taking second jobs, or leaving to work in better paid roles due to cost-of-living pressures
Teaching assistants (TAs) in England are taking second jobs to supplement their income during the cost-of-living crisis, according to a new report of teachers and school leaders.
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19 September 2023
New research to look at in-school approaches to combat pupil exclusion and improve attendance
New research conducted by NFER and The Difference and funded by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) will look at in-school approaches to combat pupil exclusion and improve attendance.
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14 September 2023
National roll-out of Covid Recovery Programme boosted young children's language skills by four months
The national roll-out of a programme to support young children’s language skills in response to the COVID-19 pandemic had a positive impact on their development, according to an independent evaluation by EEF.
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