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The UK is facing a persistent student attendance crisis in higher education, characterised by a rising number of students skipping in-person classes. This trend negatively impacts student...
Continue reading blog postMulti-academy trusts (MATs) oversee groups of schools in England, each led by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) responsible for implementing strategy, leading growth and representing the trust (DfE,...
Continue reading blog postResearch Intelligence issue 161: Reclaiming teacher education: Opportunities for a research informed & politically engaged profession
Why do some students excel while others struggle, despite having access to the same school educational resources? The answer often lies in their socioeconomic status (SES). SES is a complex...
Continue reading blog postOpportunities and challenges for further education
The way in which education is being delivered in England is faltering. A study by the National Foundation for Education Research found that 44 per cent more teachers stated their intention to...
Continue reading blog postIn the evolving landscape of education, where science and technology increasingly dominate, mathematical and statistical understanding have emerged as fundamental skills. However, for many...
Continue reading blog postFollowing the General Election on the 4th July 2024, The Labour Government committed to a range of policies, relating to education, in the King's Speech. The Labour manifesto pledged to a review...
The rationale for how education operates is often contentious. There are varying views about academic selection, politicians disparage some degrees while lauding others, private schools’...
Continue reading blog postThere is a tendency to become habituated to our surroundings – we stop noticing features of the world around us. This has happened in Northern Ireland with regards to our divided social...
Continue reading blog postStimulating debate with Ulster University’s Transforming Education project
Despite the surge of the neurodiversity movement and tremendous efforts by schools, parents and SEND specialists, negative connotations around autism still pervade. One need only to look towards...
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