December 2019

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EPRS 19/20 31 Achievement of 15-Year-Olds in England: PISA 2018 Results

This report from the DfE highlights key findings about the performance of pupils in England in the recent PISA assessments.

EPRS 19/20 32 Teacher Wellbeing Index 2019

This report from the charity Education Support provides key information about the mental health and wellbeing of education professionals and analyses trends over time.

EPRS 19/20 33 The Annual Bullying Survey

This annual report from the charity Ditch the Label takes an in-depth look at rates of bullying across the UK.

EPRS 19/20 34 Making the Grade

This report from the Sutton Trust explores how the reforms to GCSEs have affected the attainment gap between those from affluent backgrounds and those from poorer families.

EPRS 19/20 35 T Level Research: How are providers preparing for delivery?

This report by the NfER is based on a series of round table discussions; it looks at how prepared employers and providers feel for the new T levels which will be introduced from September 2020.

EPRS 19/20 36 2019 Review of Vocational Qualifications

This report from the NfER presents findings from a small-scale assessment and literature review of the value of vocational qualifications offered in the UK by Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) members.

EPRS 19/20 37 Mental Health: Are all Students Being Properly Supported?

This report from the OfS looks at a range of issues around students’ mental health.

EPRS 19/20 38 Fit for Purpose? Education and Employment Support for Young People

This report from the Learning and Work Institute examines the performance of England’s skills system and compares it to that of comparable countries.

EPRS 19/20 39 Adult Education and Lifelong Learning in the 21st Century

This report from the Centenary Commission provides a historic overview of adult education and calls for improved opportunities and funding.

EPRS 19/20 40 Social Mobility and Elite Universities

This report from the HEPI explores ways of improving social mobility in terms of access to elite universities.

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