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📢 The latest teacher workforce statistics show there are 4,654 more teachers above the Government’s 2023/24 baseline target.
But what sits beneath the figures?
@jackworth.bsky.social explores five key metrics that help build a fuller picture of teacher supply. 👇
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We have issued three statements in response to new data released by the Department for Education today, which looks at schools, pupils and characteristics data, as well as new school census data.
Read all three responses in-full 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
Our new research has examined the relationships between life satisfaction, school belonging and absence rates among 15-year-olds in England.
The report calls on the Government to take the four steps outlined below 👇
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The research indicates that improving school belonging and life satisfaction may help reduce absence but are likely to make only a modest contribution on their own, with a more joined-up approach needed to help children stay engaged and overcome barriers to attendance.
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Find out more about our latest research, which found that life satisfaction is a much stronger predictor of school absence for females than for males. 👇
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🗣️ “Focusing on sense of belonging alone is unlikely to fully solve the attendance crisis."
Senior Research Manager Dr Emma Moore has commented on our new research, which looks to help inform solutions for tackling the attendance crisis. 👇 [1/2]
Research from @thenfer.bsky.social finds a link between low life-satisfaction & higher pupil absence from #schools. But improving life-satisfaction or #belonging alone won’t solve the issue – wider #wellbeing, #mentalhealth support & family factors are key: buff.ly/hry8NzA #education #edusky
Do we have more #teachers? The latest DfE workforce data suggests progress, but the reality is complex. @jackworth.bsky.social outlines 5 metrics that reveal ongoing challenges including rising class sizes & non-specialist #teaching: buff.ly/SG8eant #schools #education @thenfer.bsky.social
Research from @thenfer.bsky.social finds a link between low life-satisfaction & higher pupil absence from #schools. But improving life-satisfaction or #belonging alone won’t solve the issue – wider #wellbeing, #mentalhealth support & family factors are key: buff.ly/hry8NzA #education #edusky
National Foundation for Educational Research
National Foundation for Educational Research
National Foundation for Educational Research
National Foundation for Educational Research
National Foundation for Educational Research
National Foundation for Educational Research
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New NFER research shows that lower life satisfaction among pupils in England is associated with higher school absences, with stronger links seen among girls and persistently absent pupils.
Education Workforce Lead Jack Worth looks at the latest teacher workforce data and discusses why headline increases in teacher numbers mask a more mixed picture of teacher shortages.
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New NFER research shows that lower life satisfaction among pupils in England is associated with higher school absences, with stronger links seen among girls and persistently absent pupils.
NFER have issued three statements in response to today’s publication of the Department for Education’s new Schools, Pupils and their Characteristics Data and School Workforce Census Data.
