October 2018

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EPRS 18/19 11 Ambitions Evaluation and Research Programme: Final report

This report from the University of Bristol School of Education evaluates a project in South Bristol to encourage increased participation in higher education.

EPRS 18/19 12 Improving secondary science

This report from the Education Endowment Foundation presents the evidence about what works in science teaching and makes 7 key recommendations.

EPRS 18/19 13 Annual report on education spending in England 2018

This report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies provides an analysis of education spending across all phases.

EPRS 18/19 14 Understanding the funding shortfall in Sixth Form education

This report from the Sixth Form Colleges Association looks at the impact of funding cuts on 16-19 provision in Sixth Form Colleges in England.

EPRS 18/19 15 Staying ahead

This report published by the Higher Education Commission looks at the UK’s place in the global market and considers steps it should take to remain competitive.

EPRS 18/19 16 Targeted tuition fees: is means-testing the answer?

This report from the Higher Education Policy Institute looks at the impact of targeted tuition fee systems across a number of different countries and considers the implications for future policy in the UK.

EPRS 18/19 17 Not for them: Why aren’t teenagers applying for apprenticeships?

This report from communications experts Gerrard Kelly and Partners explores why the uptake of apprenticeships amongst 16-18 year-olds remains lower than expected.

EPRS 18/19 18 The apprenticeships ladder of opportunity: quality not quantity

This report from the House of Commons Education Committee reports on a recent inquiry into apprenticeship quality and makes a number of recommendations.

EPRS 18/19 19 Improving school accountability

This report from the National Association of Headteachers examines the current schools accountability system and makes recommendations as to how it could be made fairer and more transparent.

EPRS 18/19 20 The impact of independent schools on the UK economy

This report from the Independent Schools Council looks at the contribution of ISC schools and independent schools in general to the UK economy.

Points of Information No.200

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