Research
The latest from the world of education research including pedagogical studies, national school survey data and classroom case studies
Thursday
7th May 2026
Nearly a quarter of new teachers not entering profession, study reveals
Administration tasks and workload provide ‘reality shock’ as new teachers discover what the role is really like, UCL researchers find
The school system is helping to ‘create’ SEND - here’s how
Our education system only really works for some children, writes professor of psychology Umar Toseeb, and the government’s plans for special educational needs reform won’t change that
Wednesday
29th Apr 2026
Low prior attainers not harmed by learning in sets, EEF finds
But high-attaining maths students in Year 7 and Year 8 performed worse when taught in mixed-ability groups, according to research from Education Endowment Foundation
Digital literacy should be taught across subjects, says AQA
Exam board says digital literacy should not be optional if young people are to be prepared for the demands of modern life
Why a new EEF study should not stop debates on setting
New EEF research shows that high prior attainers made slower progress in mixed-ability classes, but the overall picture is nuanced, writes Becky Francis