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@thenfer.bsky.socialFind out more about TIMSS 2027 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=_frS...
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@thenfer.bsky.social@thenfer.bsky.socialWe’re delivering TIMSS 2027 in England, with around 300 schools taking part.
National Research Coordinator for TIMSS, Dr David Thomas spoke to NCETM about what the study measures, what we’ve learned from previous studies and why every pupil’s voice matters. 👇
@thenfer.bsky.socialAhead of the Government's Budget later this year, we submitted policy recommendations to the Treasury's consultation.
Read our recommendations 👇
www.nfer.ac.uk/policies/bud...
@thenfer.bsky.socialAn evaluation of Oak National Academy’s Aila, an AI-powered lesson assistant, has found that the tool helped primary teachers reduce the time they spent planning lessons by a quarter (24%), without compromising their quality.
However, teachers reported mixed views 👇
www.nfer.ac.uk/publications...
@thenfer.bsky.socialFrom key insights from PISA 2025 for Scotland to research into access to enrichment activities, there’s plenty to explore in our latest NFER Direct.
Explore our latest findings, insights, resources and upcoming events 👇
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@thenfer.bsky.social🗣️ “We look forward to seeing more details about these proposed measures in the near future.”
Our Co-Head of Policy and Practice, Jude Hillary, has commented on the Chancellor's announcement on apprenticeships and the re-establishment of the Union Learning Fund. 👇
@thenfer.bsky.socialThe Government has announced plans for new Vocational GCSEs from 2029.
Jude Hillary responds to the plans, highlighting opportunities around practical skills and work experience, alongside considerations around choice, access and inequality.
@thenfer.bsky.social📢 Our new Research Digest is out!
Explore the latest evidence on SEND, attendance and wellbeing, disadvantage, teacher retention, the education workforce, apprenticeships and more in our Research Digest.
@thenfer.bsky.socialHow can more pupils be supported to take part in enrichment?
Our evaluation identified different routes associated with increasing pupil participation 👇
www.nfer.ac.uk/publications...
@thenfer.bsky.socialIn a recent evaluation, funded by @theeef.bsky.social, we found that the Mathematical Reasoning programme helped Year 2 pupils make one additional month of progress in maths on average - with particularly promising findings for pupils eligible for Free School Meals.
@thenfer.bsky.socialIn the Policy Landscape 2026, our Chief Executive Carole Willis explores developments in technical education, SEND, curriculum and assessment, and the wider context in which schools and colleges are working.
@thenfer.bsky.socialThe Enrichment Partnerships Pilot tested a coordinated approach to improving enrichment opportunities for young people.
Learn about our evaluation 👇
www.nfer.ac.uk/publications...
@thenfer.bsky.socialKey insights from #PISA2025 for Scotland
Our new summary explores the key findings from PISA 2025 in Scotland, including performance in science, maths and reading, computational problem solving and the relationship between socio-economic background and attainment.
@thenfer.bsky.socialThe Enrichment Partnerships Pilot brought together schools, local organisations and enrichment providers to improve enrichment opportunities for young people.
Our evaluation explores what good enrichment looks like and what can be learned for the future.
Read more 👇
www.nfer.ac.uk/publications...
@thenfer.bsky.socialOur Research Director Jenna Julius will be at the researchED National Conference in tomorrow, discussing why SEND pupils are increasingly concentrated in a subset of mainstream schools and what this means for schools, pupils and their communities. 🗣️
Find out more 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/events/resea...
@thenfer.bsky.social@thenfer.bsky.socialThe House of Lords Public Services Committee has published a policy letter to the government following its inquiry into falling primary school rolls. The findings draw on our research, alongside evidence shared by our Research Director Jenna Julius with the Committee.
@thenfer.bsky.socialIn 2024, around 40% of primary teachers reported an increase in pupils arriving without adequate clothing, while around a third reported an increase in pupils arriving hungry.
What could September's new measures mean for families?
@thenfer.bsky.social“These measures have the potential to provide practical help, but they should be seen as part of a wider response to the financial pressures facing families.”
Jenna Julius, our Research Director, looks at what September's changes could mean for families.
@thenfer.bsky.socialHow far could new measures help families facing cost-of-living pressures?
Our latest blog looks at what changes to free school meals and school uniform requirements could mean for families and what NFER research tells us about the wider pressures they face.