The Beyond Ofsted inquiry was set up to gain a deeper understanding of the problems with the Ofsted system. The inquiry report sets out proposals for a reform of the inspection system.
This report from the National Literacy Trust explored the extent of book ownership among children in the UK and examines the link between book ownership and literacy outcomes
This report written by Professor David Phoenix and published by HEPI highlights some of the major problems within England’s skills system and puts forward proposals for reform.
This report from the Sutton Trust follows the progress of the COSMO (Covid Social Mobility and Opportunities Study) cohort as they move into Year 13. It looks at their current trajectory and future aspirations.
This report from the Institute for Public Policy Research critiques England’s use of a New Public Management (NPM)-based approach in education and argues for an alternative system which will empower teachers and schools to innovate and improve.
This report from the Sutton Trust presents the most recent results from the COSMO study which is tracking the impact of the pandemic on the mental health of young people who were in Year 11 in 2020-21.
This report by Matthew Carroll for Cambridge University Press and Assessment takes a fresh look at gender gaps in education, both in terms of attainment and subject choice.
This report presents Ofsted’s findings from inspections of early years childcare, schools, further education and skills, and social care in the academic year 2022-23.
This summary focusses on the first part of Ofsted’s annual report, in which the Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman highlights some of the key areas which have emerged this year.
This report from Cambridge University Press and Assessment looks at the impact of the reforms on progression to, and performance in, post-16 mathematics.
This report from the National Foundation for Educational Research examines the long-term effectiveness of financial incentives for improving teacher recruitment and retention.
This report, written by the Nous group and published by the Office for Students (OfS) reports on a 10-month OfS funded project that brought together higher education and healthcare professionals to improve joined-up working to support student mental health.
