NFER have issued three statements in response to today’s publication of the Department for Education’s new Schools, Pupils and their Characteristics Data and School Workforce Census Data.

New NFER research shows that lower life satisfaction among pupils in England is associated with higher school absences, with stronger links seen among girls and persistently absent pupils.  

NFER Co-Head of UK Policy and Practice Jude Hillary has welcomed Alan Milburn's Young People and Work Review, which highlights the need for more joined-up support to help young people successfully transition into education and employment.

NFER Research Manager Hazel Griffin outlines how online assessments can support autistic learners.

NFER Senior Economist Michael Scott looks into the latest DfE data on the Further Education teacher workforce.

NFER Senior Research Manager Matt Walker blogs on our recent research into the disproportionate number of SEND pupils in certain mainstream schools, outlining why this matters and what needs to change.