Boys scored worse than girls on exams in 2002, 2004, and 2006 in the UK. But not 2008. Why? Researchers at the University of Bristol point towards a surprising source for the upturn in 2008: Steve McClaren — who failed to lead England to compete in the 2008 European Championships…

In the wake of COVID-19 and the ongoing war in Ukraine, many countries are now facing a cost of living crisis. Impacts are disproportionately felt by women, who are more likely to work in low-paid roles and are more vulnerable to increases in the cost of living e.g. …

COVID-19 has put education systems under enormous strain. With sweeping lockdowns imposed across the world, 90% of the world’s learners have missed out on face-to-face lessons at some point during the last few months due to nursery, school and university closures. In the UK, 90% of teachers report that pupils…

Students about to start or return to higher education in September face a radically different experience to what they originally anticipated — with online classes and reduced social contact. As social distancing measures become the ‘new normal’ under COVID-19, higher education providers must explore new ways to support access, success…

A s the UK prepares for schools to shut tomorrow, this post explores the evidence on what works for remote learning and provides ideas for how to help parents support their children’s learning at home, based on our experience running a number of projects in this space. The UK will…