Stark decline in girls studying computing could harm the UK’s ambition to be a tech ‘superpower’

A new report by King’s College London, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, highlights how fewer girls in England are studying computing at secondary school since the curriculum became narrower in scope and the authors call on the incoming government to take action to address the problem. The researchers note that the number of girls in … Continue reading Stark decline in girls studying computing could harm the UK’s ambition to be a tech ‘superpower’

GCSE results will suffer ‘well into 2030s’ due to Covid 

A new study from the University of Exeter, the London School of Economics and the University of Strathclyde conducted the research, funded by the Nuffield Foundation is reported on in Schools Week. The key findings include: Covid fallout to affect GCSEs ‘well into 2030s’‘Unprecedented’ widening of attainment gapEducational damage could cost billionsUniversity-led tutoring could boost … Continue reading GCSE results will suffer ‘well into 2030s’ due to Covid 

Outcomes for young people who experience multiple suspensions

In this report, The Education Policy Institute examines the relationship between the number of suspensions, or temporary removals from school, in secondary school and outcomes for pupils in England. Key findings are: Pupils with even one suspension are, on average, not achieving a standard pass in GCSE English and maths Pupils with multiple suspensions have … Continue reading Outcomes for young people who experience multiple suspensions