Our new research has shown that teachers in Further Education (FE) colleges may earn nearly a quarter less than teachers in schools.

The dates of the annual National Reference Test (NRT) have been announced by Ofqual. It will be held between 24 February and 07 March 2025.

The fifth working paper from our Skills Imperative 2025 research programme adds that over one million jobs could be lost from ‘high-risk’ occupations and discusses the opportunities and challenges facing those who need to find work in growing occupations.

NFER and Manchester Metropolitan University have been awarded funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to conduct new research looking at the extent to which free schools might improve outcomes, particularly for those living in economically deprived areas.

Schools can now benefit from a new online assessment product for Key Stage 2 reading and maths, which is designed to help teachers save time and engage pupils effectively.