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Subscribe to the Education Insights newsletter➡️ buff.ly/3U0O43c This week: 1. Local authorities. £5 billion debt crisis. 2. Early identification and support of SEND at the heart of a new attendance strategy. 3. Trainee teacher drop-out rate doubles in four years.

Subscribe to the Education Insights newsletter➡️ buff.ly/3U0O43c This week: 1. 'reduced funding and a marginalisation of the arts in English state schools'. 2. 6% increase in the cost of holiday clubs. 3. could a new 'student premium' tackle the 16-19 attainment gap?

This week in education research... Subscribe➡️ buff.ly/3U0O43c 1. Growth in GCSE attainment gap since pre-pandemic. 2. 3/5 school governing boards are concerned about balancing their budget. 3. Reading, writing and maths remain below pre-lockdown levels for Year 6.

In this week's research roundup: 1. 1.5m students/week struggling to engage in learning 2. Number of girls studying GCSE computing more than halved in 10 years 3. Calls for the next government to appoint a dedicated chief EY officer Subscribe: ➡️buff.ly/3U0O43c

This week's roundup ➡️ buff.ly/3U0O43c 1. talented children from low-income backgrounds falling behind wealthier peers 2. absence rate disadvantage gap grows in transition from primary to secondary 3. children receiving disability benefits doubled in the last 10 years

In this week's research roundup: 1. school funding means 3/4 of headteachers predict increases in class sizes 2. nearly 1/2 students experienced hardship 3. sexuality and gender most common reasons given by secondary students for bullying Subscribe: ➡️ buff.ly/3U0O43c

In this week's research roundup: 1. Are children reading fewer books this year? 2. Top three reasons schools are making budget cuts. 3. Private schools poach 8500 staff from the state sector in five years. Subscribe to get the full roundup: ➡️buff.ly/3X6gJny

In this week's research roundup: 1. What the next government should do about the attainment gap 2. School funding: tough budget choices 3. A sense of belonging can reduce pupil suspensions Subscribe to get the full roundup: ➡️buff.ly/3X6gJny

In this week's research roundup: 1. New analysis of international PISA data 2. Will the government introduce a ban on mobile phones in schools? 3. Maths curriculum review to expand financial education Subscribe to get the full @eduinsights_OS roundup every Wednesday. ➡️

In this week's research roundup: 1. New analysis of international PISA data 2. Will the government introduce a ban on mobile phones in schools? 3. Maths curriculum review to expand financial education Subscribe to get the full roundup every Wednesday. ➡️ buff.ly/3U0O43c

In this week's research roundup: 1. Scrap primary tests in favour of regular online tests? 2. 1/3 students struggle to keep up with lessons. 3. UK Gov review serious safeguarding failures in England. Subscribe to get the full roundup every Wednesday: ➡️ buff.ly/3U0O43c

In this week's research roundup: 1. reducing the burden of a 'bloated curriculum' 2. Students at all-girls schools get better exam results 3. positive feedback less frequent for older students Subscribe to get the full roundup, shared every Wednesday. ➡️buff.ly/3U0O43c

In this week's research roundup: 1. The impact of the 'educational damage' of Covid 2. education 'on the cheap' 3. new research into violence between girls Subscribe to get the full roundup, shared every Wednesday. ➡️ buff.ly/3U0O43c

In this week's research roundup: 1. no. of TAs cut in 3/4 of primary schools 2. more time online correlates with missing school 3. football kickabouts enhance wellbeing for troubled pupils 📣 Subscribe to the @eduinsights_OS newsletter. ➡️buff.ly/3U0O43c

This week's education research: 1. England’s childcare system falling behind 2. 1 in 10 pupils excluded at primary ‘pass’ GCSE English and maths 3. Schools could lose up to £1 billion in funding by 2030 📣 Subscribe to the newsletter: ➡️ buff.ly/3U0O43c

Highlights from this week's research: * Children who lived near Sure Start centres performed better in GCSEs * 2 in 5 teachers reporting signs of vermin/pests in schools * How colleges can help students attain green roles 📣 Subscribe ➡️ buff.ly/3U0O43c @eduinsights_OS

Highlights from this week's research: * Children who lived near Sure Start centres performed better in GCSEs * 2 in 5 teachers reporting signs of vermin/pests in schools * How colleges can help students attain green roles 📣 Subscribe ➡️ buff.ly/3U0O43c @orielsquare

Highlights from this week's education research: * 'What needs to change in England to make childhood the best it can be' * Sex education 'failing young people' * Playground bullies go on to earn more 📣 Subscribe to the @eduinsights_OS newsletter. ➡️buff.ly/3U0O43c

Coming up in next quarter's report... In our Spring 23/24 issue, we look at how MATs, international school chains and other school groups work together, and what they look for when they make decisions at scale. Subscribe for exclusive access: buff.ly/3tv9qeo