GCSE results 2022: The main trends in grades and entries
We round-up some of the key highlights from today's publication of headline statistics, some of which are rather curious.
Alternative measures of persistent absence – an update
We present persistent absence figures for Autumn and Spring Term using different methods
Attainment at Key Stage 1 following the pandemic
We take an early look at how attainment at Key Stage 1 has changed between 2019 and 2022
How many pupils in mainstream schools are regularly educated off-site?
We look at the group of pupils enrolled in schools but who are regularly educated off-site in other types of provision.
How many pupils fall below the proposed national thresholds for legal intervention due to absence?
The government proposed new national thresholds for legal intervention due to absence from school last week. We take a look at how many pupils would have been affected in the Spring term if they had been in place.
Five things we’ve learned this term about pupil absence
We bring you the latest insights from Attendance Tracker
The FFT Regional Attendance Tracker
FFT's weekly attendance data is now publicly available. We celebrate by bringing you the latest insights.
Will the Government’s latest attendance initiative work?
The DfE's latest proposals target schools and Local Authorities. But are they looking in the right place?
Who are the children who have “fallen off the radar”?
Some thoughts on plans by the Children's Commissioner to find children who have "fallen off the radar."