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National Foundation for Educational Research @thenfer.bsky.social · 1d

Our Education Workforce Lead, @jackworth.bsky.social, has reacted to the news that while the government will offer ITT bursaries & scholarships of up to £31k, there are cuts to specific subjects which could result in 2,400 fewer trainees next year.

Full response 👉 bit.ly/4o73sHu

“The DfE has reduced bursaries for a range of subjects, including four subjects which we forecast to be below their respective ITT targets this year.

“We estimate that these cuts, on their own, could lead to around 2,400 fewer trainees next year, which seems counterproductive for the Government's 6,500 teacher target."

Jack Worth - Education Workforce Lead

National Foundation for Educational Research @thenfer.bsky.social · 7d

We’ve been awarded funding by @nuffieldfoundation.org to explore the uneven distribution of pupils with SEND across mainstream schools in England.

Next month, look out for an interim report that will highlight the distribution of SEND support nationally.

Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3VJBiWZ

New NFER project to analyse the uneven distribution of pupils with SEND across mainstream schools in England

A new NFER research project, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, will provide fresh insights into how pupils with SEND are distributed across England’s mainstream schools – and what this means for educ...

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National Foundation for Educational Research @thenfer.bsky.social · 7d

But to achieve this, it must address barriers to intermediate and advanced #apprenticeships, such as availability, employer entry requirements, low wages and travel costs.

Learn more here 👉 bit.ly/45JxA5r

#Lab25 #LabourPartyConference

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Barriers to young people accessing intermediate and advanced apprenticeships: perspectives from apprenticeship providers

This report provides insights from a roundtable with apprenticeship providers which discussed the barriers that young people aged 16-19 face in accessing intermediate and advanced apprenticeships and ...

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National Foundation for Educational Research @thenfer.bsky.social · 7d

We welcome the Government’s ambition, outlined at the #LabourPartyConference, which aims for 66% of young people to take a degree or high-quality apprenticeship.

#Lab25

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National Foundation for Educational Research @thenfer.bsky.social · 9d

Our recent Teacher Voice Omnibus Survey has found that around seven in 10 teachers received less than a good level of support across five types of support services, including CAMHS.

Learn more in our latest blog looking at the challenges facing schools 👇

www.nfer.ac.uk/blogs/the-st...

The state of additional support needs and services in English schools

A new blog from Researcher Gustavo Henndel Lopes and Research Director Jenna Julius looks at how pupil needs have changed, how teachers are being supported and how senior leaders are responding.

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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 12d

Applications to ITT have risen by 10%, analysis shows – but schools will still face a ‘squeeze’, warns @thenfer.bsky.social

Secondary teacher recruitment still falling short despite rise in applications

NFER says teacher shortages will leave schools relying on non-specialists, timetable changes or returners to plug gaps

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 12d

Primary school enrolment has declined by 2% since 2017, with a further 4.1% decrease in pupil numbers forecast by 2028; 4 in 10 school leaders say they're 'very concerned' & many are already cutting staff. Findings from @thenfer.bsky.social & @edupolicyinst.bsky.social buff.ly/RFcobTy #edusky

Primary schools cut staff as pupil numbers fall - Headteacher Update

Primary school rolls are predicted to fall by 400,000 with school leaders making cuts to teaching staff in response

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National Foundation for Educational Research @thenfer.bsky.social · 13d

📩 The latest edition of our NFER Direct e-newsletter will be published tomorrow.

For a summary of the latest news and commentary from our research experts, head to bit.ly/2MyAIsP to subscribe.

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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 13d

Most teachers say their pupils get little or no help from mental health services, @thenfer.bsky.social research shows

Schools ‘can’t shoulder the burden of wider support alone’

Seven in 10 teachers say they lack the support they need from key services, such as mental health and access to learning, an NFER survey finds

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National Foundation for Educational Research @thenfer.bsky.social · 13d

🆕 In the second of two blogs looking at the challenges facing schools at the start of the new academic year, Jenna Julius and Gustavo Lopes explore teacher and pupil support provision and the response from senior leaders.

Read the post 👉 bit.ly/48EqBwm

New blog post - The state of additional support needs and services in English schools

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National Foundation for Educational Research @thenfer.bsky.social · 16d

A survey of over 350 school senior leaders has revealed how school funding and demographic challenges are impacting schools.

Find out more of the key findings in the first of a two-part blog post series 👉 bit.ly/3Ira5Fl

New blog post - Senior leaders under pressure as pupil numbers fall

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Early Childhood Ireland @earlychildhoodireland.ie · 17d

Weekend read 📖

A new report by @thenfer.bsky.social highlights the urgent need to create working conditions that mirror the importance and value of #EarlyYears educators.

Learn more 🔎: buff.ly/gN9ysEj

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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 19d

Most primary school leaders are expecting budget deficits amid widespread concern about falling pupil numbers, @thenfer.bsky.social research shows

7 in 10 primaries expect budget deficits as pupil numbers fall

Falling pupil rolls mean many schools are expecting to cut provision, such as reducing their curriculum offer, NFER research finds

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National Foundation for Educational Research @thenfer.bsky.social · 19d

In the first of a new two-part blog series, Jenna Julius and Gustavo Lopes discuss new findings on how school funding and demographic challenges are impacting senior leaders 👉 bit.ly/4gsDCes

We've also created a video showcasing the key findings.

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How are funding pressures & demographic change affecting school leaders? #education #research

YouTube video by NFER

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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 20d

📢 A packed room at @iapsuk Annual Conference as Dr Ben Styles explored:
“Should I be using AI to plan my lessons and, if so, how?”

🧠 NFER research shows teachers using AI like ChatGPT saved time without compromising quality.

Proud to present NFER Research at this years conference!

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National Foundation for Educational Research @thenfer.bsky.social · 21d

Ofsted’s proposals still need significant work ✍

Research Directors Jenna Julius and Rebecca Wheater outline why Ofsted’s inspection framework and report cards proposals still have significant creases that must be ironed out.

Read the full blog 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/blogs/ofsted...

Ofsted’s proposals still need significant work

NFER Research Directors Jenna Julius and Rebecca Wheater outline why Ofsted’s long-awaited inspection framework and report cards proposals still have significant creases that must be ironed out, with ...

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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 21d

📸 Day 1 at the @iapsuk Annual Conference and we’re all set up at Stand 53!

We’re excited to speak with Heads and school leaders about how NFER assessments can support confident decision-making in the classroom.

Pop by to say hello and meet the team 👋

#IAPSAnnualConference #NFERAssessments

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National Foundation for Educational Research @thenfer.bsky.social · 23d

Our latest blog for @schoolsweek.bsky.social outlines why Ofsted's proposals still need significant work 👇

Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 23d

🔎 'Misleading or overly simplified information risks being more ‘unhelpful’ to parents than no information at all'

Ofsted's reforms risk failing at the very thing they promised

Parents might be happy, but whether the proposals do anything for school leaders remains to be seen

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National Foundation for Educational Research @thenfer.bsky.social · 26d

A number of our experts will be speaking at next week's
@ukfiet.bsky.social event! 🗣️

The team are looking forward to discussing how harnessing diverse global perspectives can support lasting change in education.

Find out details of each session in the image below 👇

#UKFIETConf

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National Foundation for Educational Research @thenfer.bsky.social · 28d

🗣️ Addressing low pay is key if the Government wants to deliver on its early years ambitions.

Our Research Manager Lillian Flemons blogs following our recent research into the Early Years Workforce in England. ✍️

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Addressing low pay is key if the Government wants to deliver on its early years ambitions

NFER Research Manager Lillian Flemons discusses the key findings from our recent research looking at the early years workforce in England.

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National Foundation for Educational Research @thenfer.bsky.social · Sep 8

Last week, we published an overview of the current state of the early years workforce.

Co-author of the report, Lillian Flemons, summarises the key research findings in the short video below 👇

Learn more about the research at nfer.ac.uk/eyw2025

National Foundation for Educational Research @thenfer.bsky.social · Sep 5

NFER Online Assessments (NOA) are now available for Key Stage 2 🎉

Covering reading and maths curricula across autumn, spring, and summer terms, NFER Online Assessments (NOA) engage pupils with age-appropriate questions while saving teachers time.

Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...

National Foundation for Educational Research @thenfer.bsky.social · Sep 4

📅 The ResearchEd National Conference takes place at Parliament Hill School on Saturday, and we're hosting two sessions in Room K16:

🟣 11:35-12:15 | Impact of using ChatGPT to plan lessons
🟣 12:25-13:05 | E-Assessment - what's the point of teacher marked questions?

More info 👉 bit.ly/4fUEQ24 #rED25

researchED National Conference

At this year's researchEd National Conference, we will be hosting two sessions on our new online assessments and a recent trial which explored the impact of using ChatGPT to plan lessons.

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National Foundation for Educational Research @thenfer.bsky.social · Sep 2

Only 49% of early years workers agree that there are opportunities for career progression, compared to 57% among similar workers. Those qualified to level 2 or below are even less likely to agree.

Learn more about our latest research 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/eyw2025

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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · Sep 2

More than 700,000 GCSE physics students could be without a specialist teacher, @thenfer.bsky.social analysis shows, with @instituteofphysics.bsky.social calling for urgent action to tackle the shortage

700,000 GCSE students may lack a physics specialist, report warns

The Institute of Physics has called for urgent action to tackle the shortage in physics teachers to stop students missing out

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