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.
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.
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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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Childcare support for students
Find out what support for childcare costs parents can get while studying further and higher education courses.
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Research Briefing
Mental health statistics: prevalence, services and funding in England
How common are mental health conditions? How many people access mental health services? How long do people wait to access NHS mental health services? How much is spent on mental health services?
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Eligibility for home fee status and student support in England
Find out how students are assessed for home or international/overseas status when being charged tuition fees or applying for student support.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Eligibility for home fee status and student support in Scotland
Find out how students are assessed for home or international/overseas status when being charged tuition fees or applying for student support.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Eligibility for home fee status and student support in Wales
Find out how students are assessed for home or international/overseas status when being charged tuition fees or applying for student support.
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