Using administrative data to study initial post-16 destinations - FFT Education Datalab Some thoughts about the advantages and disadvantages of using administrative data from the National Pupil Database to calculate rates of young people not in education, employment and training (NEET).

NEW: Using administrative data to study initial post-16 destinations

Some thoughts about the advantages and disadvantages of using administrative data from the National Pupil Database to calculate rates of young people not in education, employment and training (NEET).

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The most read article of the week was ‘Outcomes for pupils with low reading attainment at Key Stage 2' by @fftedudatalab.bsky.social 📚

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The point about high-achieving disadvantaged children being more likely to live at home during university is really important to consider when thinking about course/campus closures and regional "cold spots" for specific subjects.

Lots of really interesting data in this, including long term impacts of the gifted and talent programme (which gave larger benefits to those from better-off backgrounds)

10 key findings about the outcomes of initially high-achieving children from disadvantaged backgrounds - FFT Education Datalab This post brings together some of the “greatest hits” from across the project, highlighting a selection of the findings that stood out most over the course of the research.

NEW: 10 key findings about the outcomes of initially high-achieving children from disadvantaged backgrounds - with John Jerrim and Maria Palma Carvajal

This post brings together some of the “greatest hits” from across this research project.

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NEW: How will qualification entry patterns change as a result of changes to Attainment 8? Expect an increase in entries in creative subjects and fewer entries in geography, history and triple science. vist.ly/4w343 NEW: How will qualification entry patterns change as a result of changes to Attainment 8? Expect an increase in entries in creative subjects and fewer entries in geography, history and triple science. vist.ly/4w343

NEW: How will qualification entry patterns change as a result of changes to Attainment 8?

Expect an increase in entries in creative subjects and fewer entries in geography, history and triple science.

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NEW: Exclusions and suspensions in Autumn 2025/26 Early signs for 2025/26 suggest that suspensions are continuing to fall from their 2023/24 peak vist.ly/4vwi8 NEW: Exclusions and suspensions in Autumn 2025/26 Early signs for 2025/26 suggest that suspensions are continuing to fall from their 2023/24 peak vist.ly/4vwi8

NEW: Exclusions and suspensions in Autumn 2025/26

Early signs for 2025/26 suggest that suspensions are continuing to fall from their 2023/24 peak

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Early days for the new framework, but based on the outcomes for the first 50 or so secondary schools to be inspected, those with lower-attaining intakes are disproportionately more likely to be deemed as needing attention for achievement

NEW: Outcomes for pupils with low reading attainment at Key Stage 2 Low attainment in Key Stage 2 reading tests does not necessarily lead to poor outcomes at secondary school, but it does increase the chances of poor outcomes. vist.ly/4vezi NEW: Outcomes for pupils with low reading attainment at Key Stage 2 Low attainment in Key Stage 2 reading tests does not necessarily lead to poor outcomes at secondary school, but it does increase the chances of poor outcomes. vist.ly/4vezi

NEW: Outcomes for pupils with low reading attainment at Key Stage 2

Low attainment in Key Stage 2 reading tests does not necessarily lead to poor outcomes at secondary school, but it does increase the chances of poor outcomes.

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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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Understanding unauthorised absence - FFT Education Datalab We look at patterns in unauthorised absence, including the numbers of students missing school for unauthorised reasons very frequently, and the contribution such pupils make to headline absence figures

NEW: Understanding unauthorised absence

We look at patterns in unauthorised absence, including the numbers of students missing school for unauthorised reasons very frequently, and the contribution such pupils make to headline absence figures.

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“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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The national FSM rate has been increasing in recent years as a result of the transitional protections for UC. Are you sure Figure 5 is not just showing that?

Are DfE right to ditch confidence intervals? - FFT Education Datalab DfE are proposing a change to the way they calculate bandings that summarise schools' progress scores. We look at the pros and cons of doing so.

We had a bit of a look at this yesterday ffteducationdatalab.org.uk/2026/02/are-...

Are DfE right to ditch confidence intervals? - FFT Education Datalab DfE are proposing a change to the way they calculate bandings that summarise schools' progress scores. We look at the pros and cons of doing so.

NEW: Are DfE right to ditch confidence intervals?

DfE are proposing a change to the way they calculate bandings that summarise schools' progress scores. We look at the pros and cons of doing so.

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Subject pupil level characteristic data, Data set from Key stage 4 performance Find, download and explore official Department for Education (DfE) statistics and data in England.

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Schools white paper: The key SEND reform policies DfE documents finally flesh out proposed 'layered' approach

Pupils’ special educational needs will be met through a new layered system of support, with education, health and care plans reserved for only the most complex cases

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Big day today - we will finally find out the details of the government’s SEND reforms (following the drip, drip over the last few weeks).

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DfE reveals £4bn SEND reform spending plan Schools will get access to £1.6bn inclusion funding and ‘Experts at Hand’ as part of the government’s long-awaited SEND reforms

Schools will get access to a new £1.6bn inclusion fund and a bank of specialists in their local area, the government announced tonight, as part of a £4bn spending plan for SEND reform

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A-level completion rates - FFT Education Datalab We calculate the proportion of A-level students who complete their chosen qualification, and explore how this varies by subject and prior attainment

NEW POST: A-level completion rates

We calculate the proportion of A-level students who complete their chosen qualification, and explore how this varies by subject and prior attainment.

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How ADR England’s Community Catalysts can help shape your fellowship proposal If you’re planning to apply for our funding opportunity for ADR UK Research Fellowships, you might be looking for ways to make your proposal impactful. Karen...

Latest blog by @adr-uk.bsky.social on their research fellowships & how our research agenda can support. Karen Powell "...aligning your proposal with these research agendas means your work will address high-priority evidence gaps endorsed by a wide range of stakeholders." More: