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This report by the Education Policy Institute assesses the state of children’s mental health services in England. The research examines access to specialist services, waiting times for treatment, and provision for those children that are not able to receive treatment. The…
By Whitney Crenna-Jennings and Jo Hutchinson
With the rate of university student suicides rising over the last 10 years, mental health has become a topic of increasing focus in higher education. [1] This analysis examines the prevalence of mental health issues within the student-aged population, before…
By Whitney Crenna-Jennings and Education Policy Institute
In May 2018 the House of Commons Education Select Committee launched an inquiry into the impact that the early years of a child's life have on their life chances. The inquiry examines the Government’s current policies in this area -…
By Education Policy Institute
The Education Policy Institute has published its Annual Report on the state of education in England – including the progress made in closing the gap in attainment between disadvantaged pupils and their peers. The Education in England: Annual Report 2018 considers…
By Jo Hutchinson, David Robinson, Whitney Crenna-Jennings, and Emily Hunt
The Education Policy Institute has published its Annual Report on the state of education in England – including the progress made in closing the gap in attainment between disadvantaged pupils and their peers. This Geographical Analysis Pack considers how the disadvantage gap varies…
By Education Policy Institute
The key findings from the Education Policy Institute 2018 Annual Report on the state of education in England, can be viewed in an infographic below. A printable wallchart can be accessed here .
By Education Policy Institute
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New research from the Education Policy Institute (EPI) examines the state of the children’s social care system in England – bringing together the latest data on children in need, intervention rates, staffing levels and funding provision. Key findings Children’s social…
By Whitney Crenna-Jennings
The Education Policy Institute and The Bell Foundation have today published a report on the educational outcomes of children with English as an Additional Language (EAL). The analysis examines the attainment of EAL children, as well as funding provision and the support…
By Jo Hutchinson
In December the House of Commons Health and Education Select Committees launched a joint inquiry to scrutinise the government’s green paper on mental health provisional for young people. ‘Transforming Children and Young People’s Mental Health Provision: a Green Paper’ is focused on increasing…
By Education Policy Institute
New research project on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities The Education Policy Institute is pleased to announce a new research project which will investigate how the system for identifying children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) works in England.…
By Jo Hutchinson
Justine Greening was challenged at yesterday's Teach First Impact Conference on why there are currently no Opportunity Areas in the North East. The Secretary of State said she hoped that areas in the North East would be included 'over time'.…
By Education Policy Institute
In this report, the Education Policy Institute has examined the progress made in closing the gap in attainment between disadvantaged pupils and their peers. The analysis considers how that gap varies across the country and how it has changed since…
By Jon Andrews, Jo Hutchinson, and David Robinson
