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  • Research publication download charts

    A regularly updated chart of the most popular research publications as measured by the number of times they have been downloaded from the Department's site.

    General article 16 May 2012

  • PISA 2009: How does the social attainment gap in England compare with countries internationally?

    The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) state that the relationship between pupils’ socio-economic background and performance is a key measure of how equitably a country’s education system distributes educational opportunities. This report aims to summarise the OECD’s findings and relate them to our own understanding of the social attainment gaps in England.

    Research 26 April 2012

  • The independent evaluation of the pilot of the linked pair of GCSEs in mathematics (MLP): Second Interim Report - Brief

    This research was commissioned to evaluate the pilot of the linked pair of GCSEs in mathematics (MLP), which will run until December 2013. This brief summarises interim findings from the third round of fieldwork conducted in autumn 2011 and statistical analysis of summer 2011 examination data.

    Research 26 April 2012

  • PISA 2009: How does the social attainment gap in England compare with countries internationally? Brief

    This research brief summarises the findings from a study that examined how the social attainment gap in England compares with countries internationally.

    Research 26 April 2012

  • The independent evaluation of the pilot of the linked pair of GCSEs in mathematics (MLP): Second Interim Report

    This research was commissioned to evaluate the pilot of the linked pair of GCSEs in mathematics (MLP), which will run until December 2013. This research report presents the interim findings from the third round of fieldwork conducted in autumn 2011 and statistical analysis of summer 2011 examination data.

    Research 26 April 2012

  • Food and academies: a qualitative study

    This report looks at the attitudes and practices of secondary academies in relation to food and drink provision.

    Research 15 April 2012

  • Apprenticeships for young people

    This report presents some of the common factors that have led to high performance in the work of 15 providers who are extensively involved in delivering apprenticeships to young people. It explains how the providers have successfully recruited young people as apprentices: introducing them to the world of work; supporting them in developing vocational skills and completing their apprenticeship frameworks; and supporting their progression into employment and further study.

    Research 01 April 2012

  • Right on time: exploring delays in adoption

    This report explores the effectiveness of arrangements to avoid delay in adoption outcomes for children in a sample of nine local authority areas and their partner agencies. The report draws on evidence from cases and from the views of adopters, children and young people and professionals.

    Research 01 April 2012

  • The evaluation of the impact of changes to A levels and GCSEs - Final Report

    This report presents findings from the independent evaluation of the impact of changes to A levels and GCSEs in England. The report follows three rounds of fieldwork with case-study centres and wider stakeholder groups designed to ascertain their understanding and perceptions of the changes, and their attitudes towards them.

    Research 30 March 2012

  • The evaluation of the impact of changes to A levels and GCSEs - Brief

    This research brief summarises the findings from the independent evaluation of the impact of changes to A levels and GCSEs in England. The report follows three rounds of fieldwork with case-study centres and wider stakeholder groups designed to ascertain their understanding and perceptions of the changes, and their attitudes towards them.

    Research 30 March 2012