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NFER Direct

NFER Direct is our monthly e-newsletter covering the latest news, research, sector insights, and upcoming events.

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Our Chief Executive, @MsCaroleWillis, has reacted to today's launch of the Government’s Schools White Paper and SEND support plans. Full quote 👉 bit.ly/40lT5Wu
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.@JackWorthNFER - "As a result of the 6,500 pledge, the recruitment targets for primary and secondary subjects will be “overly ambitious to take account of the fact that some teachers will go into special and alternative provision."
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The government announced it was cutting or withdrawing teacher-training bursaries for eight subjects last year – so what effect has this had on ITT applications? @cerysturner7 investigates tes.com/magazine/news/genera…

What impact have the subject bursary cuts had?

The government’s withdrawal of key financial incentives for teacher training has fuelled fears of a ‘hierarchy’ of subjects - with some already recording a drop in applications

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Today, NFER and @TheHgFoundatio1 have published a report on the development and validation of the Tech Career Scale - a self-report measure designed to assess young people’s knowledge, attitudes & behaviours relating to careers in tech. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3Oqh302
New research report - Psychometric Properties of the Tech Career Scale

ALT New research report - Psychometric Properties of the Tech Career Scale

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New analysis of the DfEs Working Lives of Teachers and Leaders Survey has found that job satisfaction, wellbeing and school leadership support are key factors when teachers consider whether to leave the profession. [1/2]
Table highlighting the factors associated with considering to leave the teaching profession.

ALT Table highlighting the factors associated with considering to leave the teaching profession.

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The research, funded by @NuffieldFound, has also found that school leadership support, pupil behaviour, manager support and workload perceptions are key factors associated with job satisfaction and wellbeing. Find out more 👇bit.ly/4tWhBv9 [2/2]

What helps to improve teacher retention?

This new research explores the factors associated with the leaving decisions of teachers, to understand in greater detail what actions policymakers might take to further improve teacher retention...

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SecEd@SecEd_EducationFeb 13
Why are #teachers quitting? Findings from @TheNFER @JackWorthNFER highlight worsening behaviour, lesson planning pressures & low pay satisfaction as key factors, but also how CPD impact & strong leadership can keep teachers #teaching. Full findings here buff.ly/SVk2Kh6
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🗣️ "Even small improvements can have a major impact on teacher supply by reducing vacancies and the pressure on initial teacher training recruitment." @JackWorthNFER has given his reaction to our new research on improving retention. Learn more 👉 nfer.ac.uk/press-releases/st…
“Teacher retention remains a crucial issue for education policy. Even small improvements can have a major impact on teacher supply by reducing vacancies and the pressure on initial teacher training recruitment. Improving teacher supply, particularly in secondary schools where recruitment and retention challenges are most prevalent, can ensure pupils receive the high-quality education they deserve." Jack Worth Education Workforce Lead

ALT “Teacher retention remains a crucial issue for education policy. Even small improvements can have a major impact on teacher supply by reducing vacancies and the pressure on initial teacher training recruitment. Improving teacher supply, particularly in secondary schools where recruitment and retention challenges are most prevalent, can ensure pupils receive the high-quality education they deserve." Jack Worth Education Workforce Lead

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Tes magazine@tesFeb 12
Worsening pupil behaviour is playing a significant role in teachers deciding to quit the profession, finds new study from @TheNFER tes.com/magazine/news/genera…

Teachers facing worse behaviour more likely to quit, study finds

New NFER analysis raises concerns about the impact of behaviour on staff retention rates in schools around England

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Spending time dealing with pupil behaviour and providing pastoral support plays a significant role in teachers choosing to leave the profession, according to new @nuffieldfound funded analysis. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4bOugcQ
New research report - What helps to improve teacher retention?

ALT New research report - What helps to improve teacher retention?

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We are co-hosting a free webinar tomorrow, which will discuss research from our recent #Skills2035 Programme and how the tertiary education system can best prepare young people for the future of work. 📆 11 February ⏰ 16:00 - 17:00 Find out more 👉 nfer.ac.uk/events/the-tertia…
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This week is #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, highlighting once again its importance as a key training route for young people. #NAW2026 [1/2]
National Apprenticeship Week 2026

ALT National Apprenticeship Week 2026

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We recently conducted research exploring the factors associated with apprenticeship withdrawal, which has fallen over the past two academic years, but is still higher than the start of the 2010s. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4qc6BGJ #NAW2026 [2/2]
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We are co-hosting a free webinar, which will look into our recent #Skills2035 Programme & discuss approaches, models and tools schools can use to prepare students with essential employment skills. 📆 4th February ⏰ 16:30 Find out more & register 👉 nfer.ac.uk/events/what-will-…
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We are co-hosting a free webinar, which will discuss research from our recent #Skills2035 Programme and how the tertiary education system can best prepare young people for the future of work. 📆 11 February ⏰ 16:00 - 17:00 Find out more and register 👉 nfer.ac.uk/events/the-tertia…
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📩 The first edition of NFER Direct for 2026 has now been sent to subscribers. To read the newsletter, or to subscribe to future editions, please visit bit.ly/2MyAIsP
In the latest edition of NFER Direct: • What should the School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB) recommend for teachers’ pay from 2026? • Blog post on the proposed Year 8 diagnostic tests • Details of upcoming Skills Imperative 2035 webinars and much more...

ALT In the latest edition of NFER Direct: • What should the School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB) recommend for teachers’ pay from 2026? • Blog post on the proposed Year 8 diagnostic tests • Details of upcoming Skills Imperative 2035 webinars and much more...

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🗣️ “Young people who already face the greatest barriers in education & employment, such as those from disadvantaged backgrounds, are most likely to struggle to complete their apprenticeships.” @JudeHillary responds to our latest research into apprenticeship withdrawals. [1/2]
“Young people who already face the greatest barriers in education and employment – such as those from disadvantaged backgrounds are most likely to struggle to complete their apprenticeships. “We need to ensure disadvantaged apprentices receive earlier, more targeted support - not just during training, but right from the point they start considering an apprenticeship pathway.” Jude Hillary Co-Head of Policy and Practice

ALT “Young people who already face the greatest barriers in education and employment – such as those from disadvantaged backgrounds are most likely to struggle to complete their apprenticeships. “We need to ensure disadvantaged apprentices receive earlier, more targeted support - not just during training, but right from the point they start considering an apprenticeship pathway.” Jude Hillary Co-Head of Policy and Practice

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The new research, funded by @GatsbyEd, provides new quantitative evidence into the factors associated with apprenticeship withdrawal. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4qc6BGJ [2/2]
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🆕 | Our latest research has showcased the switch from apprenticeship frameworks to standards is a key factor in explaining the substantial decline in the apprenticeship achievement rate over the last decade. Find out more 👉 nfer.ac.uk/publications/secu…
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📩 The first edition of our NFER Direct newsletter for 2026 will be published later this week. For a summary of the latest news and commentary from our research experts, plus details of upcoming events, visit bit.ly/2MyAIsP to subscribe.
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