December 2014

In this release, Ofqual presents figures on the number of entries for AS and A level submitted to exam boards ahead of the examinations which were sat between May and June 2014.

This document provides key findings from the National Audit Office’s Investigation into student funding at alternative higher education.

This report from the DfE explores which child, family and Home Learning Environment (HLE) characteristics predict pupils’ academic attainment at KS4.

This release from Ofsted reports on the ITE inspections that were conducted between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014. It also includes the most recent inspection outcomes for all open ITE age phase partnerships that have been inspected as at 31 August 2014.

This research paper from the DfE provides information about the economic value of key intermediate qualifications. It focusses specifically on GCSEs, A levels and apprenticeships at levels 2 and 3.

This report presents research into the costs and benefits for schools associated with the current range of Initial Teacher Training routes.

This research by the Sutton Trust provides an overview of the current internship situation in the UK and examines the impact of an internship system on social mobility.

This report was written by researchers at the University of Oxford for the HEFCE. It compares the quality access and employment outcomes of postgraduate education in eight countries.

In this report the DfE explores opportunities to increase the availability of state and independent boarding to vulnerable children.

This study conducted by Ipsos Mori provides data about participation in social action amongst 10-20 year-olds in England.