Shifting Sands 1
10 September 2024

Report suggests 12 million people work in ‘high-risk' occupations which are projected to decline over the next decade

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.
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Free Schools Research 1
03 September 2024

New research to provide insights on the impact of free schools

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.
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Ofsted Big Listen Consultation
03 September 2024

NFER comment on Ofsted’s the Big Listen consultation response

Our Chief Executive, Carole Willis, has given her reaction to Ofsted's the Big Listen consultation response.
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02 September 2024

New interactive online assessments tool aims to support Key Stage 2 pupils’ reading and maths progress

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.
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T Level Results 2024
15 August 2024

NFER comment on the 2024 T Level results

NFER Research Director Suzanne Straw has given her reaction to 2024 T Level results, published on the morning of Thursday 15 August 2024.
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