December 2022

This report from Ofsted examines what has happened to previously outstanding schools since the exemption was ended.

This report from the NFER examines the recruitment challenges faced by school leaders in England.

This spotlight report from the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) makes the case for radical reform of the UCAS personal statement.

This report from the Higher Education Policy Institute explores how different aspects of university or college can nurture a sense of belonging

This report from the Centre for Social Justice shines a spotlight on home education in England, and offers a series of recommendations for improvement.

This report from Cambridge University Press and Assessment explores evidence around proofreading on screen as opposed to on paper.

This report from the DfE explores the experiences of teachers, pupils, and learners both while face coverings were in use and after the mandate to wear them had ended.

This report from the NFER draws on the results of high quality surveys to investigate the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic may have impacted children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing in the UK.

This report from the NFER investigates the current provision of ancient languages (Ancient Greek and Latin) in English primary schools and the impact of ancient language learning on student development and outcomes.

This report from the Sutton Trust provides an overview of apprenticeships in England and considers the impact of recent government reforms.