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NEW - The MAT Factor
Our new study, based on interviews with staff from 19 multi-academy trusts in England, explores the work being undertaken to support pupils with SEND.
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Teacher Labour Market in England Annual Report 2024
Our annual review of the latest trends in teacher recruitment, retention, pay and workload in England's schools reveals continuing challenges.
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Blog - Addressing teacher pay and workload should be a focus for political parties
Following the publication of our annual Teacher Workforce Labour Market in England report, School Workforce lead and report co-author Jack Worth summarises some of the key findings and recommendations.
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New blog post - What does the latest data tell us about the current financial situation in England’s local authority maintained schools?
Jenna Julius and Gemma Schwendel delve into new DfE data to discuss the financial pressures currently impacting schools.
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18 April 2024
MAT SEND leaders play pivotal role in addressing the growing list of SEND challenges
A new NFER study, featuring case study interviews with staff from 19 multi-academy trusts in England, highlights the work being undertaken to support SEND pupils.
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11 April 2024
NFER statement on EPI's effect of falling school rolls report
NFER Research Director, Jenna Julius, has given her reaction to the Education Policy Institute's effect of falling school rolls report
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20 March 2024
Teacher recruitment and retention crisis shows no signs of abating, new report reveals
NFER's latest review of the Teacher Labour Market In England reveals continued issues with teacher workload, recruitment and retention.
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06 February 2024
New research to provide insights on teacher supply crisis
New NFER research on the teacher workforce in England, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, will analyse the progress being made towards meeting the teacher supply challenge.
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31 January 2024
Removing barriers faced by teachers of colour essential for career progression
A new evidence review, conducted by NFER and funded by Mission 44, a charitable foundation launched by Sir Lewis Hamilton, has found that teachers of colour face barriers to the profession from entry to senior leadership level.
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