December 2020

Reference Title
EPRS 20/21 31 The Annual Report of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills 2019-20 (HMCI Commentary)

This summary below gives key points from the Chief Inspector’s commentary on Ofsted’s Annual Report for 2019-20.

EPRS 20/21 32 The Annual Report of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills 2019-20 (inspection outcomes)

This summary below presents key data from Ofsted’s Annual Report for 2019-20.

EPRS 20/21 33 TALIS Video Study and Professional Development

This report from the TALIS international video study published by the DfE presents evidence on mathematics classroom practices.

EPRS 20/21 34 Trends in International Mathematics and Science study 2019: National Report for England

This report published by the DfE presents the most recent findings from The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), an international comparative study of mathematics and science performance in year 5 and year 9.

EPRS 20/21 35 Applying Behavioural Insights to Increase Female Students’ Uptake of STEM Subjects at A Level

This report from the DfE evaluates the effectiveness of 2 sets of interventions designed to increase the number of high-achieving female students choosing STEM subjects at A Level.

EPRS 20/21 36 Maintaining Standards

This report published by Ofqual provides an overview of the key principles involved in the maintenance of examination standards.

EPRS 20/21 37 Exploring the Relationship Between Teacher Workload and Target Setting

This report from the DfE presents findings from research on the use and impact of pupil target setting on workload in schools across England.

EPRS 20/21 38 Examining the London Advantage in Attainment: Evidence from LSYPE

This report from the DfE adds further insights into the higher attainment and progress of pupils in London, compared to the rest of England in recent times.

EPRS 20/21 39 International Early Learning and Child Wellbeing Study - National Report for England

This report from the DfE presents England’s findings from the International Early Learning and Child Well-being Study (IELS) of 5-year-olds by the OECD.

EPRS 20/21 40 Exploring Flexible Working Practice in Schools

This report from the DfE presents findings from the second stage of a research project which explored flexible working practices in schools.

Points of Information No.224

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