Declining pupil numbers in England
Pupil numbers in England are expected to decline in the coming years which would have significant policy implications in the management and funding of schools
Food poverty: Households, food banks and free school meals
This paper provides statistics on household food insecurity, food bank usage and free school meals in the UK, and tracks the impact of rising living costs.
Student numbers: In short
The UK student population has grown substantially since the mid-1990s. However, in recent years there has been downturn, partly due to new visa rules for overseas students.
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Research Briefing
Mobile phones in schools (England)
A short overview of policy relating to mobile phone use in English schools, and related discussions
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Research Briefing
School Exclusions in England
Exclusions from schools in England have risen post-pandemic. This paper discusses trends, some potential causes, and related government policy.
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Research Briefing
Rural school statistics
Rural schools tend to be smaller, have smaller class sizes, are more likely to be independent, and have lower free school meal rates.
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Research Briefing
Higher education finances and funding in England
This briefing covers how higher education is funded, concerns about providers' financial stability, alternative funding models, and international comparisons.
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Research Briefing
What is a ‘whole of society’ approach to defence and security?
What is the government doing to prepare the UK for crisis or conflict?
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Student loans: Interest rates and repayment thresholds FAQs
Find out the answers to some commonly asked questions about student loans, interest rates, and repayment thresholds in the UK.
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Research Briefing
The Schools White Paper 2026: Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Reform
An introduction to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) reforms published in the 2026 Schools White Paper
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Research Briefing
Skills policy in England
This paper provides a summary of skills policy in England. It also provides the latest skills statistics.
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Research Briefing
Special Educational Needs: support in England
An overview of the current system of support for children and young people with special educational needs, and pressure on the system. Updated with new SEND incidence and EHC plan data
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Research Briefing
Arts and cultural education for children and young people in England
An overview of arts education in England and across the UK, covering the school curriculum, wider government programmes, funding and recent policy changes.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Financial support for higher education students
Find out what support is available to higher education students across the UK to help with their fees and living costs.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Financial support for further education students
Find out what support is available to further education students across the UK to help with their fees and living costs.
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