January 2022

This report published by the DfE presents interim findings from the 2020-21 academic year about schools’ responses to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and about the support they feel they need.

This briefing from Ofsted explores how the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact on pupils’ learning and development, and how schools are helping pupils to catch up.

This report summarises the evidence informing the Government’s decision to revisit guidance on the use of face coverings within secondary schools and colleges in England.

This report from the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) investigates the impact of recent and anticipated changes in free school meal (FSM) eligibility on schools in state-funded schools in England.

This report from Simon Brownhill at the University of Bristol provides an evidence-based ‘go-to’ to help individuals to self-reflect as part of their learning or professional development.

This report from the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER)This study examines the occupational choices and earnings of teachers who have left teaching over the last 30 years.

This research from the Sutton Trust explores the reach and effectiveness of current apprenticeship provision and outreach.

This report from Cambridge Assessment aims to build a shared understanding of competence and provide clarity around its implications for all areas of educational practice.

Based on a large scale survey, this report from the Office of the Children’s Commissioner gives an insight into children and young people’s view of family, education, and wellbeing.

This guidance report from the Education Endowment Foundation outlines 7 key principles for improving the literacy skills of key stage 2 pupils.