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Skills Imperative 2035: Creating a system of lifelong learning to provide the essential skills for tomorrow's workforce
The final report from the five-year Skills Imperative 2035 Programme, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, has brought together evidence gathered throughout the programme and sets out the collective response required from government, employers and the education system.
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The tech pipeline and UK tech hiring in transition
A suite of three reports, funded by The Hg Foundation, looks at changes in UK tech hiring, future opportunities in the sector, education pathways into tech jobs and diversity in the tech pipeline and workforce.
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High-SEND schools: Understanding the uneven distribution of pupils with SEND across England’s mainstream schools
New research presents emerging insights into the uneven distribution of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across mainstream schools in England.
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The Early Years Workforce in England 2025
New research provides an overview of the early years workforce in England and identifies risks and challenges for recruitment and retention.
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NFER Online Assessments (NOA)
NFER Online Assessments are now available for years 5 and 6! See the full Key Stage 2 suite in action with your own interactive demo.
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Blog: What should happen to teachers’ pay from 2026?
NFER comments on the DfE’s childcare and early years provider survey
NFER comment following yesterday’s Prime Minister’s Questions
NFER responds to government announcement of 50,000 new youth apprenticeships
NFER responds to DfE's initial teacher training census data
