Good explanation from @stellacreasy.bsky.social of my analysis of the government/MAC's own data on the fiscal impacts of recent immigration, as featured in today's Guardian.

One of @samfr.bsky.social 's most vital posts yet: so much of MAGA is baffling to a UK audience, but this both explains its roots and could prove invaluable when resisting its growth here.

📍 Our interactive map, updated with new data, offers rich insights into the socio-economic makeup of school intakes across England.

Use it to see how secondary schools represent their local community, including pupils on free school meals and those with SEND ⬇️

www.suttontrust.com/school-admis...

Red Lines: Working ‘Theroux’ What Louis Missed: a Multi-Lens Structural Analysis of the Manosphere - Reactionary Politics Research Network This anthology on Theroux's Inside the Manosphere documentary was curated by Rob Walker

Not sure what to read over the weekend?

@imrobwalker.bsky.social and other brilliant RPRN members have you covered with this provocative anthology about Louis Theroux's Inside the Manosphere documentary

It also includes the first ever poem published by Red Lines!

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Direct empirical confirmation of my theory of the "immigration doom loop" in UK politics.... ☹️

Over 300 new school-based nurseries announced - see full list of schools Keir Starmer hailed the support as a 'seismic shift' in how childcare supports hard-pressed families juggling with work - as 331 new school-based nurseries announced

Ministers have announced more than 300 new or revamped school-based nurseries - making thousands of more places available from September

www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

“The prime minister wants to put these changes into law with no parliamentary debate and no vote - well absolute bollocks to that”

Reform signals return of new grammar schools – Comprehensive Future The i newspaper reports that Reform UK is considering lifting the ban on new grammar schools if Nigel Farage becomes Prime Minister. ... Read more

Reform UK is reportedly considering lifting the ban on new grammar schools. But England already has selective areas, the evidence shows this system of education doesn't work. Expanding selection would be a step backwards. #ednews #edpolicy #ukedchat comprehensivefuture.org.uk/reform-signa...

What if... setting by ability was banned in schools? As part of our thought experiment series, David Hatchett argues that banning setting in schools would greatly enhance outcomes for students and the skillsets of teachers

"Arguably, setting only really benefits the teacher. It’s uncomfortable to say that out loud, but we should be prepared to think about it honestly."

A very interesting 'What If' for March from David Hatchett...

www.tes.com/magazine/lea...

The education and labour market outcomes of England’s gifted and talented children - FFT Education Datalab This post outlines the findings from a new paper looking at England's former Gifted and Talented programme. Who was identified as gifted and talented, and what difference did it make to their educatio...

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Analysis of Gifted and Talented programme
. Surprise, surprise. ffteducationdatalab.org.uk/2026/03/the-...

The education and labour market outcomes of England’s gifted and talented children - FFT Education Datalab This post outlines the findings from a new paper looking at England's former Gifted and Talented programme. Who was identified as gifted and talented, and what difference did it make to their education and later life?

NEW: The education and labour market outcomes of England’s gifted and talented children

This post outlines the findings from a new paper looking at England's former Gifted and Talented programme. Who was identified as gifted and talented, and what difference did it make?

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Michael Gove Unfiltered - Curriculum, EBacc, Behaviour, Ofsted & Teacher Retention: TTR Special | Teachers Talk Radio Michael Gove joins Teachers Talk Radio for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation with teachers on the biggest issues in English education and the legacy of his time as Education Secretary. We cover:• What Gove says he “got wrong” — and why he thinks reforms didn’t go far enough• “The Blob”: regrets, meaning, and who he says it referred to• Curriculum & EBacc: impact on arts, vocational routes, and “knowledge-rich” schooling• SEND & inclusion: reasonable adjustments, direct instruction, and ambition for all pupils• Teacher retention: why 40–50k leave and what he thinks is driving it• Behaviour & violence in schools: exclusions, alternative provision, phones/social media• Ofsted, Amanda Spielman, safeguarding judgements — and the Ruth Perry case• Plus: a quick-fire ending (including Brexit…) Featuring teacher questions from Liz Webb (English teacher, 20 years) and Yasmin Omar (assistant headteacher). Thanks to our show partners AQA and Hachette Learning for supporting Teachers Talk Radio. 👍 Like, subscribe, and comment with what you agreed/disagreed with most.🎧 Listen back: ttradio.org📍Teachers Talk Connect (Manchester, 14 March): ttradio.org/connect2026

Listen Back! Michael Gove Unfiltered - Curriculum, EBacc, Behaviour, Ofsted & Teacher Retention: TTR Special
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Cruelty to immigrants is not what my party stands for. It’s time for True Labour, not Blue Labour | Stella Creasy We must get back to the party’s roots before it is too late. That means embracing difference, rejecting division – and fighting for opportunities for all, says MP for Walthamstow, Stella Creasy

“Cruelty to immigrants is not what my party stands for. It’s time for True Labour, not Blue Labour”
Stella Creasy

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Immigration was central both to the 2016 Brexit referendum campaign and to the political narratives that followed it. Yet the trajectory of migration to the UK since the referendum bears little resemblance to the expectations — or promises — articulated at the time. This paper provides an overview and interpretation of developments since 2016, focusing on three interrelated themes. First, it describes trends in migration flows and stocks, highlighting the sharp fall in EU migration, the compensating increase in non-EU migration, and the role of both policy and economic developments in driving these trends. Second, it examines the economic and labour market impacts of these changes over 201625. Third, it analyses the post-Brexit policy framework and, in particular, the Labour government’s approach since 2024. The paper concludes by reflecting on the implications for future UK migration policy and for the wider political economy of Brexit.

My new @iza.org/LISER paper

Control Without Credibility: Immigration to the UK Since the Brexit Referendum

docs.iza.org/dp18419.pdf

How democratic is the UK? The UK has a crisis of democracy

Did you vote for this?

Wages taxed at marginal rates of 20%-45% + NIC.

Dividends taxed at rates of 8.75% to 39.35%. No NIC.

Capital gains at rates 18% to 32%. No NIC.

Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.

Democracy and social justice... whose?

“Fair banding” schools - FFT Education Datalab In collaboration with TES magazine last year, we analysed the characteristics of pupils in schools which used banding tests in their admissions processes. Here we set out our full methodology and findings.

NEW: “Fair banding” schools

In collaboration with TES magazine last year, we analysed the characteristics of pupils in schools which used banding tests in their admissions processes. Here we set out our full methodology and findings.

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Theory and Society: Zygmunt Bauman Book Launch YouTube video by britsoci

Theory and Society: Zygmunt Bauman Book Launch

If you missed our event (www.britsoc.co.uk/media/26928/...), we are pleased to share that the video recording of the talks is now available on the BSA YouTube channel:
youtu.be/jzPNl3O5Up0?...

#Sociology #SocialTheory #Bauman #BSATheory

The contemporary relevance of the social sciences – Academy of Social Sciences November 2025

The contemporary relevance of the social sciences is a joint publication with @sagepub.com and demonstrates how the social sciences are contributing to the wellbeing of the UK through 8 broad principles supported with evidence & case studies. Download the report📖 ➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...

image text says: A-Level Sociology teachers can find out how best to delivery that tricky topic of realism at our free event, ‘Getting Real about Crime – Left and Right Realism’, 5 March online https://tinyurl.com/yjrsusfr #sociology

A-Level Sociology teachers can find out how best to delivery that tricky topic of realism at our free event, ‘Getting Real about Crime – Left and Right Realism’, 5 March online tinyurl.com/yjrsusfr #sociology

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Hello. I wonder whether any of the Sociology of Education resources linked on the following page might be of use for your A Level resources bank? earlhamsociologypages.uk/soe-teaching...

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Revised teaching notes on social class and educational achievement: the schools. earlhamsociologypages.uk/social-class...

Michael Burawoy in conversation: His final interview examines public sociology’s role today Michael Burawoy, public sociology evangelist, talks to Michaela Benson about living sociology, the organisation of labour, pedagogy and Donald Trump.

M. Burawoy: “Ron DeSantis…went after sociology…This shows that sociology is at the cutting edge of the attack here. We can defend ourselves and retreat or we can advance. And I think sociologists should be really at the vanguard of the critique of the new Trump administration and its policies.”

Thousands of pollution incidents in England downgraded without site visit, data suggests Exclusive: Whistleblower figures show large rise in ‘serious’ to ‘minor’ downgrades based on water company evidence

Corruption in England's water industry and its regulation

2,778 serious pollution incidents reported in 2024.

Officials downgraded 2,735 (98%) to minor incidents.

Only 496 attended before downgrading; the rest were deemed minor.

Regulators collude with industry, inflicting harms to people.

Send support for schoolchildren in England to be given £4bn overhaul ‘Generational’ reforms are a key moment for Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, and for Keir Starmer Ministers will unveil a “generational” overhaul of special educational needs and disabilities (Send) support, pledging £4bn to transform provision in schools in England and warning councils they could lose control of Send services if they fail to meet their legal duties. The reforms are expected to be a key policy moment for Keir Starmer and for the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson – who delayed the changes last autumn after a ferocious backlash from MPs and parents. Continue reading...

Send support for schoolchildren in England to be given £4bn overhaul

Ambition in the schools white paper is clear, but its success will depend on the detail still to come and on support that extends beyond schools themselves. Delivering change will require coordinated action across services.

Read EPI’s response to the white paper: epi.org.uk/comments/epi...

BBC Radio 4 - Thinking Allowed, The demise of Grand Theory? Laurie Taylor charts changes in current sociological study with Les Back and Imogen Tyler.

Which grand figures – such as Marx, Weber, Durkheim and Foucault – continue to shape sociological thought today?

Listen to BSA President Les Back and Vice-President Imogen Tyler on BBC Radio 4’s Thinking Allowed tomorrow, Tuesday February 24
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... #sociology

Ministers to set out plans to halve attainment gap in England’s schools White paper proposes changing criteria under which schools get funding to support the most disadvantaged students

@norfolkfran.bsky.social @hecticteacher.bsky.social @browneken.bsky.social @thesociologyguy.bsky.social Important Guardian article on education policy and educational inequality. More to follow next week www.theguardian.com/education/20...

"Environmentalism without class struggle is just gardening."

Chico Mendes