Efua Poku Amanfo
@efuapokuamanfo.bsky.social
Research Fellow @IPPR
Education, Social Inequality, Food.
Education, Social Inequality, Food.
Excited to have launched our latest report today on Universal Opportunity.
It’s clear that the UK has a problem with social mobility and young people are paying a high price.
We call for a series of recommendations so that every young person can build a decent life.
It’s clear that the UK has a problem with social mobility and young people are paying a high price.
We call for a series of recommendations so that every young person can build a decent life.
🚨 NEW REPORT | Britain is failing to prepare young people for the future.
🎒 Fewer than half feel ready for work
💼 2 in 5 have never done work experience
🤝 6 in 10 say opportunity depends on 'who you know'
It's time for a real youth guarantee. Read more: www.ippr.org/articles/tow...
🎒 Fewer than half feel ready for work
💼 2 in 5 have never done work experience
🤝 6 in 10 say opportunity depends on 'who you know'
It's time for a real youth guarantee. Read more: www.ippr.org/articles/tow...
July 8, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Excited to have launched our latest report today on Universal Opportunity.
It’s clear that the UK has a problem with social mobility and young people are paying a high price.
We call for a series of recommendations so that every young person can build a decent life.
It’s clear that the UK has a problem with social mobility and young people are paying a high price.
We call for a series of recommendations so that every young person can build a decent life.
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Poorer children, children known to social services, those with school-identified special educational needs, and children from ethnic minority backgrounds disproportionately experience school exclusions.
📻 @efuapokuamanfo.bsky.social on BBC Radio 4 👇
📻 @efuapokuamanfo.bsky.social on BBC Radio 4 👇
June 9, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Poorer children, children known to social services, those with school-identified special educational needs, and children from ethnic minority backgrounds disproportionately experience school exclusions.
📻 @efuapokuamanfo.bsky.social on BBC Radio 4 👇
📻 @efuapokuamanfo.bsky.social on BBC Radio 4 👇
Today @IPPR and @TheDifferenceEd launch our second report on lost learning - outlining 10 solutions to keep children in class.
We found that for every child excluded, 10 or more are “invisibly” moved out of the school setting. See more below
www.ippr.org/articles/who...
We found that for every child excluded, 10 or more are “invisibly” moved out of the school setting. See more below
www.ippr.org/articles/who...
Who is losing learning? Finding solutions to the school engagement crisis | IPPR
A crisis of lost learning is sweeping across schools in England. Children cannot learn if they are not in school and not engaged. This means attainment can
www.ippr.org
March 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Today @IPPR and @TheDifferenceEd launch our second report on lost learning - outlining 10 solutions to keep children in class.
We found that for every child excluded, 10 or more are “invisibly” moved out of the school setting. See more below
www.ippr.org/articles/who...
We found that for every child excluded, 10 or more are “invisibly” moved out of the school setting. See more below
www.ippr.org/articles/who...
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Children cannot learn if they are not in school and are not engaged. Lost learning is impacting a large – and growing – group of children, with those living in poverty being hit the hardest.
📻#ICYMI: @efuapokuamanfo.bsky.social on BBC Radio 4 Today 👇
📻#ICYMI: @efuapokuamanfo.bsky.social on BBC Radio 4 Today 👇
March 18, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Children cannot learn if they are not in school and are not engaged. Lost learning is impacting a large – and growing – group of children, with those living in poverty being hit the hardest.
📻#ICYMI: @efuapokuamanfo.bsky.social on BBC Radio 4 Today 👇
📻#ICYMI: @efuapokuamanfo.bsky.social on BBC Radio 4 Today 👇
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READ: @efuapokuamanfo.bsky.social and I share more on today’s report and why we need more transparency on “invisible” pupil moves
schoolsweek.co.uk/tackling-inv...
schoolsweek.co.uk/tackling-inv...
We must have better oversight of 'managed' school moves
Our new report shows one in three children moved this way become altogether invisible to the system
schoolsweek.co.uk
March 18, 2025 at 1:04 PM
READ: @efuapokuamanfo.bsky.social and I share more on today’s report and why we need more transparency on “invisible” pupil moves
schoolsweek.co.uk/tackling-inv...
schoolsweek.co.uk/tackling-inv...
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As @efuapokuamanfo.bsky.social on @bbc5live.bsky.social says, this is a crisis we cannot afford to ignore.
November 29, 2024 at 11:24 AM
As @efuapokuamanfo.bsky.social on @bbc5live.bsky.social says, this is a crisis we cannot afford to ignore.
New analysis - primary school suspensions rate have doubled over the past decade.
Unsurprisingly much of this data reiterates what we published in our Who is Losing Learning Report, in particular that children with SEND at higher risk of suspension.
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Unsurprisingly much of this data reiterates what we published in our Who is Losing Learning Report, in particular that children with SEND at higher risk of suspension.
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Primary school pupil suspensions in England double in a decade
Mum Jo says Jacob is very caring but sensory issues led to him being excluded for disruptive behaviour.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 12:19 PM
New analysis - primary school suspensions rate have doubled over the past decade.
Unsurprisingly much of this data reiterates what we published in our Who is Losing Learning Report, in particular that children with SEND at higher risk of suspension.
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Unsurprisingly much of this data reiterates what we published in our Who is Losing Learning Report, in particular that children with SEND at higher risk of suspension.
👇🏾
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It was great to work with @mission44 on developing policy recommendations for this brilliant campaign.
#PreventExclusions www.preventingexclusions.com/about-the-ca...
#PreventExclusions www.preventingexclusions.com/about-the-ca...
Nothing Happens In Isolation
Nothing Happens in Isolation. About the Campaign.
www.preventingexclusions.com
November 21, 2024 at 12:01 PM
It was great to work with @mission44 on developing policy recommendations for this brilliant campaign.
#PreventExclusions www.preventingexclusions.com/about-the-ca...
#PreventExclusions www.preventingexclusions.com/about-the-ca...