Research

University gender gap apparent from age 13

03/06/2016 - 11:37

The gender gap in university admissions is apparent from as young as 13, according to a report from the Sutton Trust.

Insufficient support for SEND eduction, report warns

02/06/2016 - 11:35

A study by The Key has found that delays to assessments, insufficient budgets and cuts to local authorities is hampering schools’ ability to support special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) pupils.

UK schools with EU migrants ‘perform better’, analysis suggests

02/06/2016 - 10:27

According to analysis conducted by School Dash, schools with a large number of caucasian immigrant children from the European Union outperform those without.

Numeracy rate dropping in Scotland, figures show

01/06/2016 - 11:40

Numeracy rates among pupils in Scotland have dropped over the past two years, according to the latest figures from the Scottish government.

New childcare policy could increase attainment gap, study cautions

26/05/2016 - 12:33

A study by thinktank CentreForum has found that a new policy to provide working families with 30 hours of free childcare for under five-year-olds could widen the attainment gap when children start school.

Urgent action required over decline in language learning, Cambridge University cautions

24/05/2016 - 12:27

A report conducted by Cambridge University has called on the government to rethink its approach to language learning.

Careers talks ‘boost future earnings’, research finds

18/05/2016 - 12:26

A study published in the Journal of Education and Work has found that pupils who are given a good careers education are more likely to make advantageous career choices.

Schools urged to do more to protect pupils from poor air quality

18/05/2016 - 12:22

Environmental campaigners ClientEarth has called on head teachers to ‘do everything possible’ to protect their pupils from toxic air at schools.

BHA launches whistleblowing site for faith schools

16/05/2016 - 10:49

The British Humanist Association (BHA) has created The Faith Schoolers Anonymous site, aimed at young people who attend faith schools.

Privately educated pupils more likely to become healthy adults, study finds

12/05/2016 - 11:59

According to a study conducted by the UCL Institute of Education, private school pupils are more likely to have healthy habits in their adult life, than their state educated peers.

Teachers split over solution to Scottish staffing crisis

10/05/2016 - 10:47

A survey has revealed divided opinions among primary teachers’ solutions to solve the staffing crisis in Scotland’s schools.

Schools urged to put emphasis on teaching digital technology

09/05/2016 - 14:19

Lord Kenneth Baker has encouraged schools to put a greater emphasis on teaching digital technology in order for pupils to secure jobs in the future.

111 councils have delayed plans for SEN children, FoI finds

09/05/2016 - 11:49

According to a Freedom of Information request (FoI) by specialist lawyers Simpson Millar, over 100 local authorities have failed to produce a plan to help children with special educational needs (SEN) transition to secondary school.

Career advice variation in schools

09/05/2016 - 10:40

There is wide variation in careers advice given at independent schools, compared with state and academy schools, research reveals.

Many pupils ill-prepared for the classroom

09/05/2016 - 09:46

New research has shown that 194,000 pupils starting school in September are not ready for the classroom.