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New - Ethnic disparities in entry to teacher training, teacher retention and progression to leadership
This research, funded by Mission 44, follows NFER’s previous research on racial equality in the teacher workforce to further explore the factors influencing ethnic disparities at three key progression points.
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The Skills Imperative 2035: International comparisons
The seventh working paper from the Skills Imperative 2035 project investigates cross-country differences in young people’s cognitive, socio-emotional and self-management skills and identifies education system factors that are associated with ‘high-performing’ countries.
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NFER Online Assessments
Our new NFER Online Assessments are now available to pre-order for Years 5 and 6.
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Voices from the classroom - Understanding how secondary schools support pupils returning from absence
This new study explores the innovative and effective strategies used by nine state-funded secondary schools to help support improved student attendance.
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Teacher Labour Market in England Annual Report 2025
Our seventh annual review of the latest trends in teacher recruitment, retention, pay and workload in England's schools reveals ongoing and deepening challenges in the profession.
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Rebuilding and rethinking to effectively address student absence
NFER comment on Government Spending Review
Improve ethnic diversity in teaching to help achieve 6,500 more teachers
Study suggests tackling ethnic disparities in teacher workforce could help solve recruitment and retention crisis
NFER response to the Government's announcement on free school meals
