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Understanding the relationship between attendance, wellbeing and sense of belonging
This study aims to understand the potential relationships between pupil wellbeing, sense of school belonging and school absences to help inform solutions for tackling the attendance crisis, notably within secondary schools.
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The Education Workforce in England 2026: Summary Report
This new summary report is the final publication as part of our extensive review of the education workforce, funded by the Nuffield Foundation. It provides an overview of the findings from all four of the previous reports, covering the early years, school support staff, further education and school teacher workforces.
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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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08 July 2026
Exploring the relationship between falling pupil numbers and SEND rates in primary schools
In a new blog, we explore how rising SEND rates and falling pupil numbers are affecting primary schools in England. This analysis examines where these trends overlap and what they could mean for school funding, workloads and support for pupils.
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06 July 2026
Research to deliver new expanded insights on ethnic diversity in England’s education workforce
A major new research project will provide an updated and expanded analysis of ethnic diversity across England's education workforce.
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01 July 2026
NFER statement on STRB pay recommendations
NFER Education Workforce Lead Jack Worth has responded to the Government's acceptance of the School Teachers’ Review Body's 2026 and 2027 teacher pay recommendations.
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29 June 2026
NFER response to Andy Burnham’s proposals on education and youth employment
Jude Hillary, Co-Head of Policy and Practice at NFER, has responded to Andy Burnham MP's proposals on education and youth employment.
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25 June 2026
Blog - Workforce Warning Signs
Education Workforce Lead Jack Worth examines the latest teacher workforce trends, highlighting improvements in recruitment and retention alongside ongoing pressures on support staff.
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24 June 2026
The widening disadvantage divide: Disadvantaged primary schools appear to be most affected by falling pupil numbers
A new blog from Michael Scott, Sarah Tang and Jenna Julius explores the emerging distributional consequences of falling pupil numbers in more detail, highlighting that more disadvantaged schools are seeing pupil numbers fall faster than their counterparts.
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