May 2022

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EPRS 21/22 81 Ofsted Strategy: 2022-27

This strategy document sets out how Ofsted will continue its work to improve the lives of children and young people over the next 5 years.

EPRS 21/22 82 Research Review Series: Computing

This is the latest report in Ofsted’s series of research reviews. It explores the research literature relating to computing education and sets out the key elements of a high quality curriculum.

EPRS 21/22 83 16-19 Learners’ Experiences of the COVID-19 Pandemic

This report was commissioned by the Local Governor’s Association; it compared the inspection outcomes of LA maintained schools and academies.

EPRS 21/22 84 How Can Technology Support Pupils and Educators to Catch Up, Keep Up and Stay Ahead?

As its title states, this report from the Education Policy Institute and Microsoft explores how technology can best be used in the wake of the pandemic.

EPRS 21/22 85 Analysis of Ofsted Inspection Outcomes by School Type

This report from the DfE gives a voice to 16-19 year-olds who speak of their experiences of learning during the pandemic.

EPRS 21/22 86 The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Children’s Socio-emotional Wellbeing and Attainment during the Reception Year

This report which was commissioned by the Education Endowment Foundation explores the relationship between reception children’s experiences of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) and their academic achievement and socio-emotional development during their first year at school.

EPRS 21/22 87 Schools, Attainment, and the Role of Higher Education

This report from the Office for Students (OfS) considers what universities and colleges can do to address disparities between disadvantaged pupils and their peers.

EPRS 21/22 88 How much does it pay to get good grades at university?

This report from the Institute for Fiscal studies maps graduate earnings to degree class, subject, and university.

EPRS 21/22 89 Understanding China: The Study of Chinese and Mandarin in UK Schools and Universities

This report from the Higher Education Policy Institute explores the study of the Chinese language and culture against the backdrop of UK-China relations.

EPRS 21/22 90 Reading Wars or Reading Reconciliation

This report from University College London’s Institute of Education challenges the dominance of phonics in teaching pupils to read.

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