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This is THE burning platform in the education sector. Clearly big, joined up system leadership required here but in the likely absence of this, what can school and Trust leaders do? 1. Develop a coherent people strategy 2. Have a talent plan including depth charts and succession planning 3. Invest in building a culture and environment that is hard to leave 4. Think creatively about flexible working practices 5. Sell the profession by advocating what a great career it is to students, parents, the wider community… 6. Get rid of stupid stuff that makes people leave profession let alone your school/ Trust 7. Invest in high-quality line management and coaching - people want to be seen, heard, valued and invested in… …I could go on! Whilst we wait for the system solutions, we need to take control of the things within our control.

What’s behind the surge in US students jumping the pond for a UK education? This The PIE article (penned by our own Benjamin Waxman and Justine Hudock) offers an idea: intentionality. According to research, these students are keen on UK’s straight-shooting approach to accreditation. They seek a learning environment that replaces the superfluous with specification as it relates to their desired educational path as well as their desired outcomes. The article is a quick, but interesting take. Check it out. https://lnkd.in/e-9Dkhzz

UEA sees improvements across all areas in National Student Survey results! UEA has seen improvements across all seven areas of the 2024 National Student Survey (NSS) results, confirming that students are satisfied with their courses and studies at the University. The NSS is commissioned annually by the Office for Students, (OfS) and invites final year undergraduates to provide feedback on their experience of the University, including their views on academic support, the student voice and learning opportunities. It is the biggest survey of final-year students' views in the UK and this year had an improved response rate of 72% . UEA Vice-Chancellor Prof David Maguire, said: “This set of NSS results represents important progress against key measures of what students have told us that they value and prioritise."  "I’m pleased that students are rating us highly in areas such as the academic support offered, the teaching on their course and importantly feedback on academic work, all of which are crucial to an excellent student experience. "Our 2024 results are very good. I thank all the students who took part in the survey and staff who have helped deliver these results.” In particular, UEA saw increased positive responses to the questions including:  'How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?', were up 7 points in 2024 And in response to the question, 'To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?', positive scores were up 6 points in 2024. The question, 'To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?', received positive scores up 5 points in 2024. 

DfE data published yesterday confirm the trend in applications to be a teacher from graduates: strong growth in applications from overseas, and weaker growth from home students, with applications from career changers increasing faster than from new graduates and final year undergraduates. Most subjects will struggle to meet targets for 2024 entry at this rate of applications. Reduction in targets mean that former 'banker' subjects of PE and history will not provide the reserves of new teachers in 2025. New lows in offers - even using DfE criteria introduced this year - in geography; design and technology; chemistry and business studies. Schools should look to compare cost of retention with cost of recruitment. Will teacher supply be the education issue in the general election? https://lnkd.in/eCynBm74

📊ISC Research has analysed the latest data updates for the K-12 international schools market, featuring statistics on total fee income, student enrolment, and teacher recruitment as of July 2024. Continued growth is the overarching trend in the international schools market. Accordingly, the market now generates $64 billion in total fee income per year. To put this growth into greater perspective, the fee income has risen by $4 billion in the span of six months.🌍 Find out more: https://ow.ly/RBe950SPTjQ #data4intled #internationaleducation #internationaldevelopment

📊ISC Research has analysed the latest data updates for the K-12 international schools market, featuring statistics on total fee income, student enrolment, and teacher recruitment as of July 2024. Continued growth is the overarching trend in the international schools market. Accordingly, the market now generates $64 billion in total fee income per year. To put this growth into greater perspective, the fee income has risen by $4 billion in the span of six months.🌍 Find out more: https://ow.ly/RBe950SPTjQ #data4intled #internationaleducation #internationaldevelopment

Awarding Bodies: Is it time to innovate for diverse subject uptake? Provisional exam data highlights shifts in subject popularity, urging awarding bodies to think creatively. While STEM subjects are thriving, the decline in modern languages like German is a concern. How can we innovate to ensure all subjects are appealing and accessible? What steps can we take to support diverse learning pathways and equip students for a global future? Read the full analysis here: TES Article [here](https://lnkd.in/ekgCJAbE). #gcse #alevels #highermaths #qualificationdata #stem #innovation

Parents, educators, journalists... please read. A great example here of the need to look beyond the headline at the research & evidence-based data otherwise you might believe student test scores are declining. I would also argue that the need to focus on standardised test scores as the lead indicator for student success or school quality is a flawed approach. Further, I hypothesise that much of the fear mongering is propagated by the private school sector to push parents to choose a more expensive school option because of a correlational statistic that private school students on average score higher in standardised tests. Other research indicates that this is data trend is purely correlational and not causal such that the leading influence of student academic performance is the sociocultural status of the family, ie, wealthy kids score higher, regardless of school. In any case, this is a great read, a powerful reminder for responsible and ethical journalism, and a kind nudge for parents to be discerning critics without necessarily buying into hype. Ann Moore Heath Parkes-Hupton Brett Henebery Lucy Carroll Tracey Spicer AM GAICD Mel Wightman Sam Buckingham-Jones Rhys O'Neill Toby Crockford Olivia Cleal Nikki Schultz Dimity Clancey Netta Finney Erin Delahunty Charlotte Grieve Curtis Moore Madonna King Professor Linda J. Graham Alexis Daish Tom Lowrey Nance Haxton Mahmood Fazal Ashlea Hansen Caitlin Cassidy Cait Kelly Wendy Tuohy Hannah Wootton Tara Cassidy Natasha Robinson Ben Smee Virginia Haussegger AM Andrew Backhouse Niamh Sullivan Clare O'Brien Dr Rachael Jefferson (formerly Jefferson-Buchanan) Joel Erickson Sally Larsen Rebecca Cox Erin Morley Cate Gilpin #schools #education #media #journalism #ethics #equity #integrity #truth #statistics #research #evidence #bias #kids

If you enjoyed our infographic on the key trends in higher education, check out this article where we dive deeper into those six themes and the research behind them: https://bit.ly/497GAAJ

📚📈 Deciding between the SAT and ACT for college admissions? This detailed article compares the two tests, covering their structures, scores, and skills analyzed. It also addresses universities' acceptance policies, test-optional trends due to COVID-19, and tips for choosing the right test. 🌟🎓 🔗 Read more here - https://lnkd.in/gM2rn4it #SAT #ACT #CollegeAdmissions #StudyTips #TestPrep