Primary school teachers matter for learning, but may have little impact on attendance
The findings from new research suggest that there are strong teacher effects on attainment in maths and reading at primary, but not necessarily on attendance.
Incentivising GCSE language take-up – what difference will it make?
With a renewed push on entries to GCSEs in languages, we calculate how many extra entries could be added if "spare seats" in existing classes were filled
Do teachers with more autonomy improve pupil outcomes?
The highlights from a new paper investigating the relationship between teacher autonomy and pupil outcomes
The link between the Key Stage 2 SATs and teachers’ anxiety levels
We present the headlines from a new academic working paper investigating how SATs add to teachers' anxiety.
Understanding what makes some schools stressful places to work
The headline findings from new research into why some schools are more stressful workplaces than others.
Ten things we’ve learned about teachers’ anxiety about work during the pandemic
John Jerrim presents the headline findings from new research on teachers' anxiety about work
How is school accountability linked to teacher stress?
England’s school system has a high level of accountability – and a high level of accountability-related stress
Are low expectations holding back disadvantaged pupils in the north?
Why do entry rates in EBacc subjects among disadvantaged pupils vary in different parts of the country?
Four reasons why female teachers are paid less than men
New analysis of the School Workforce Census and responses to Teacher Tapp survey questions reveals four reasons why the pay gap emerges between male and female teachers.