January 2024

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EPRS 23/24 41 Students as the co-creators of the sustainability curriculum

This report which was recently published in the British Educational Research Journal describes a project aimed at empowering students and staff as the co-creators of a sustainability module.

EPRS 23/24 42 Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy: our progress so far

In this report, the DfE reports on the progress which it has made to date against the aims of its 8-year education climate change strategy.

EPRS 23/24 43 Book ownership in 2023

This report from the National Literacy Trust explored the extent of book ownership among children in the UK and examines the link between book ownership and literacy outcomes

EPRS 23/24 44 Improving Primary Science

This report from the Education Endowment Foundation draws on research to put forward 6 recommendations for improving science teaching in the primary phase.

EPRS 23/24 45 How could Ofsted and the Department for Education reform school inspections in England?

This report by Sam Freedman, published by the Institute for Government, examines the key challenges facing Ofsted, and puts a range of possible future options.

EPRS 23/24 46 Education: The Fundamentals – Eleven facts about the education system in England

This latest report from UK 2040 Options and the Education Policy Institute combines data and analysis from over 75 education experts to present key facts about the English education system.

EPRS 23/24 47 The Missing Link: Restoring the Bond between Schools and Families

This report from the Centre for Social Justice highlights a breakdown in trust between schools and parents and sets out a 7-point plan to address the challenges.

EPRS 23/24 48 Children and young people’s mental health services: Targets, progress, and barriers to improvement

This report from the Education Policy Institute evaluates the progress which the government has made against its key policies and initiatives related to mental health services.

EPRS 23/24 49 The Great Student Experience

This report from Placecube and Liferay presents an overview of key aspects of the student experience in a post-pandemic world.

EPRS 23/24 50 COSMO Briefing No.2 – Post 18 Opportunities and Aspirations

This report from the Sutton Trust follows the progress of the COSMO (Covid Social Mobility and Opportunities Study) cohort as they move into Year 13. It looks at their current trajectory and future aspirations.

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