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Eyes on the prize - keeping a focus on Key Stage 5
The pace of change in the education sector is being increased under the agenda brought in by the new Government. Alongside changes to structures, in the
The importance of English & Maths
Last month’s Wolf Review once again highlighted the importance of basic literacy and numeracy skills with its conclusion that too many young people are not
Results day beckons
Like thousands of families up and down the country, we are building up to the climax of the school year – results day! My sixteen year old daughter is
The art of good teaching
It is always good to hear creativity guru Sir Ken Robinson talk passionately about the future of teaching and his video appearance at last weekend’s TED
iPads, Information & Improvement
The news earlier this week that an Academy school in Penzance, Cornwall, was giving away new iPads to their students set me thinking about the power of
2011: Looking back for Learning Plus UK
With Christmas and the New Year fast approaching, I thought it would be a good opportunity to look back at the last 12 months and share with you some of th
Onwards and Upwards for 2012!
Whichever way you look at it, 2012 is shaping up to be quite an important year, with plenty to get ready for – particularly in the education field! There
Adding Value
Recently, I was in the USA visiting some education thinkers and looking at the similarities - or otherwise - of some of the challenges that the education s
The deluge of data (and emails!)
Many teachers are heading back to school or college to begin a new term and prepare for yet another summer of exams.Among the many jobs that will be vying
Information is Beautiful
Learning Plus UK’s assistant project manager, Sarah, Swan, recently read the book Information is Beautiful by David McCandless. She was so impressed with
The joys of E-Learning in 10 minutes
From social networking to news coverage, the Internet is changing every aspect of modern living......
Data, data everywhere
Our director of data and research partnerships, Sean Hayes, was one of the key speakers last week at a conference organised by Inside Government on school
The art of good governance
Education Secretary Michael Gove’s recent comments about school governors might have grabbed a few political headlines, but they also helped shine a light
A-Level results day
Today’s annual A-Level results announcement has become synonymous with two things – newspaper photographers elbowing students out of the way for the obliga
A Foundation for the Future
A Foundation for the Future This month sees the launch of an exciting new venture for us – the Learning Plus UK Foundation! The Foundation will offer grant
EU: What's it all about?
Given world events, it is even more important that young people know about the European Union and how the European Parliament works. Understanding how to
Looking Forward To Our 2013 Annual Summit
There’s always a tendency when you get to this point of the year to close your eyes and think of the Christmas holidays, but with so much going on in the
It’s All Change In Post-16 Education
The new year might only be a few weeks old, but there have already been plenty of new developments in the education sector, which will keep us all on our t
Post-16 minimum standards
Christmas may have come early for many of us working in Post-16 education with the publication of the Department of Education’s new minimum standards for
GCSE & A Level Outcomes: A Link?
The exam season is almost upon us and while some commentators may be getting ready to rehash the old arguments about whether these exams are getting easier
Grappling with leadership
Recently, I was invited to a two-day event held by the Graduate School of Education at the University of Bristol. The event focused on rethinking school le
A Meeting Of Education Minds
Learning Plus UK’s 2013 Annual Summit was a tremendous success with people from around the South East descending on the NCVO headquarters in London to find
Key Stage 5 Minimum Standards
This month sees another milestone for Post-16 education with the introduction of Key Stage 5 minimum standards for all schools and colleges. The standards,
Education Performance: Mind The Gap
Gender and its relation to attainment has long been a subject of debate. Here at Learning Plus UK, we have been analysing the different levels of attainmen
Destinations for Key Stage 5 students who completed in 2010. Are they Valuable?
In July 2013, the DfE released data for where young people went at 18. This covers the destinations of those who completed level 3 courses in 2010. Whilst
16-18 NEETs across LAs and regions
The Department for Education has recently released its latest ‘NEET scorecard’ [1] . This dataset contains information on the proportion of young people
Is the EAL Gap closing between KS1 and KS2 in Reading & Writing?
November’s Big Numbers examines the achievement at Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2) in Reading and Writing, as well as the progress made between key
Pupil Premium at Key Stage 4, 2011-12 academic year
Pupils achieving 5+ A*-C GCSEs including English and mathematics: closing the gap across regions
Gender gap in STEM subjects at GCSE and A level
As part of the recent media discussion on the low uptake of STEM subjects by girls, we have analysed data from various sources[1] to explore whether or not
Is the pupil premium gap closing?
Our December blog and Big Numbers discussed the regional differences in the 2012 achievement of 5+ A*-C GCSEs including English and mathematics for student
Key Stage 4 attainment of SEN pupils
The Children and Families Bill, bringing changes to the special educational needs (SEN) framework, is currently being discussed in Parliament. At the same
Gender gap across stages of education
One of the first Big Numbers we created almost a year ago looked at the attainment of boys and girls across key stages for the 2012 results. Amongst our
Attainment gap between pupils of Chinese and White British origin: comparison across key stages and over time
Following the 2012 PISA results that placed 15-year-olds in England far behind its rivals in Asia[1] in the achievement in English, maths and science, the
2012 and 2013 16-19 Minimum Standards across Regions
In summer 2013, the Department for Education released 16-19 interim minimum standards for academic and vocational qualification, applying to schools and co
2012 KS5 Destinations across Regions
For the past few years, the Department for Education (DfE) have been publishing experimental statistics on the destinations for KS4 and KS5 students. The K
Level 1 and 2 English and Maths: Progress from KS4 to Post-16
Since August 2013, students on any 16-19 study programme, who had not achieved a grade A*-C in GCSE English and/or maths by the end of KS4, must work towar
Provisional A Level results 2013/14: Entries and attainment in facilitating subjects
The Department for Education (DfE) has recently published a statistical first release (SFR), revealing the overall achievements for level 3 students aged 1
Provisional A Level results 2013/14: Examining the Gender Gap
The Department for Education (DfE) has recently published a statistical first release (SFR), revealing the overall achievements for level 3 students aged 1
2013 Key Stage 5 Destinations
The Department for Education (DfE) have recently released their experimental statistics on the destinations for KS4 and KS5 students [1]. The data show the
16-19 Minimum Standards across Regions
In February 2015, the Department for Education released the 2014 16-19 Interim minimum standards [1]. This dataset provides information on the percentages
Regions, pupils and their characteristics 2012-2014
Since 2010, the Department for Education (DfE) has been releasing information on pupil numbers broken down by characteristics, based on school census data.
A Level Reform: A Learning Plus UK Survey
From September 2015, the way that A Levels and AS Levels are taught will be changing. Our survey explores how different centres will be managing this.
Primary School Sizes: 2007 - 2014
The issue of growing numbers in schools has been raised a number of times recently in the media (BBC: Primary school pupil numbers soaring; BBC: More super
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LPUK Post-16 Network - Virtual Training Session Summer 2022 Programme
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LPUK Online CPD Training Programme 2023-24
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The Post-16 LPUK Datadashboard 2023 Centre Update is NOW LIVE!
The Post-16 LPUK Datadashboard 2022 Centre Update is NOW LIVE!............
The LPUK Post-16 Network: Online Training Sessions 2023/24 Programme
The LPUK Post-16 Network: Online Training Sessions 2023/24 Programme....................................................................................
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LPUK 16-19 Study Programme National Attendance Survey 2023
LPUK 16-19 Study Progranne Attendance National Survey 2023...............
Welcome to Learning Plus UK
Learning Plus UK is the not-for-profit charity in the education sector. We focus on supporting education leaders to make an impact on young peoples lives b
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National curriculum assessments at key stage 2, 2014 (revised) Department.........
16-18 Accountability Headline Measures
From September 2016, the Department for Education’s new 16-19 accountability system will come into effect,.................................
Progress
The new progress measures will be at the forefront of the new accountability measures. As...
Big Numbers
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December
NEET statistics quarterly brief: July to September 2013 - Department for Education, Statistical First Release......
Learning Plus UK Post-16 Offer
The Learning Plus UK Post-16 offer is a unique national offer dedicated to the Post-16 sector. It is a menu of products and services, so you an choose what
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Accountabilities and their impact on curriculum provision
On the 25th November 2014, Learning Plus UK Data Ltd and the Centre for Post-14 Research and Innovation at the UCL Institute of Education held a collaborat
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Issue 1 - January 2018
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Lies, damned lies and data
The Government is firmly committed to increasing the amount of information available to the public, particularly in the world of education where data on th
Post-16 Offer
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Who we are
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"New to Sixth Form Leadership" online CPD programme 2021-2022
"New to Sixth Form Leadership" online CPD programme 2021-2022..................
Post-16 LPUK Datadashboard©
Our LPUK Post-16 Datadashboard is unique in bringing together performance information from national datasets and......
Multi - Academy Trust Datadashboard Case Study
Find out how the Datadashboard is being used across the country. To share your case study please contact us.
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November
Education and training statistics for the UK: 2013 - Department for Education, Statistical First Release,......
New to Sixth Form Leadership: KS5 Performance Data
New to Sixth Form Leadership: KS5 Performance Data......................................................
LPUK Online CPD Training Programme 2023-24
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LPUK National 16-19 Attendance Survey Research Outcomes
LPUK National 16-19 Attendance Survey Research Outcomes...........................
November
EYFSP attainment by pupil characteristics: 2013 to 2014 Department for Education, Statistics This dataset provides.........
Minimum Standards
Key Stage 5 Minimum Standards The Department for Education has introduced new, interim minimum standards that apply to the 2011/12 academic year. For the f
Attainment
The attainment measure will show the average grade attained by each student studying a particular qualification type at the school or college, and will be
Post-16 LPUK Datadashboard Testimonials
Find out how people are using the Post-16 LPUK Datadashboard ................................................
November
November 2015: KS2 Test review outcomes, FSM pupil progression to HE, and Open consultations for...............
Level 2 Targets
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Post-16 Learning Forum
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New to Sixth Form Leadership: KS5 Performance Data
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Destinations: "Raising participation and the use of data"
Destinations: "Raising participation and the use of data" A research seminar, held jointly by the Institute of Education and Learning Plus UK Wednesday
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A Level reform
The documents below provide you information on the qualifications reforms: QUALIFICATIONS REFORM 16-19 Vocational qualifications for................................................
Bespoke Training
We offer bespoke training on a range of school improvement areas such as curriculum delivery, setting up and managing a viable sixth form to understanding
Is 14 too early?
Is 14 too early? Over the last week I've been thinking about the new breed of schools, University Technical Colleges. Focused on bringing together employe
Grade Predictor
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Data Managers: New to 16-19 study programme Performance Data online CPD programme 2021-2022
Data Managers: New to 16-19 study programme Performance Data........................
April
Interim minimum standards The DfE’s interim minimum standards, now part of the online Spring Post-16...
Understanding 16-18 Accountability Measures
Understanding 16-18 Accountability Measures................................................
Post-16 Evaluation Reports
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LPUK National Attendance Survey 2023
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Supporting the AADDE
In partnership with the Association of Anglican Diocesan Directors of Education, we are creating a bespoke online datadashboard showing them the performanc
Research Seminars
Destinations: "Raising participation and the use of data" A research seminar, held jointly by the Institute of Education and Learning Plus UK Monday 28 Jan
Progress in English and maths
As students with a grade D or lower in English or maths GCSE will now have to study these subjects until the age of 18 as a GCSE or an approved stepping-st
October
October 2015: Children looked after, Level 1 and 2 English and maths at Post-16, and........................
What we do
Find out how Learning Plus UK's products and services can help you improve learner outcomes..........
Understanding 16-18 Accountability Measures
Understanding 16-18 Accountability Measures...................................................
Education Data Matters
The Learning Plus UK bi-annual magazine.
Want a vocational qualification? Who’s offering what?
Want a vocational qualification? Who’s offering what? Welcome back to the start of another academic year. In recent weeks we have been busy in the Learning
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Post-16 LPUK In-Year Progress Report
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Education Reform
Explore this section to find information on 16-19 Accountability Headline Measures A Level reform Reform...
Reform of vocational qualifications
The documents below provide you information on the qualifications reforms: QUALIFICATIONS REFORM 16-19 Vocational qualifications for.............................................
Core Team
Our people have a track record of working across the education sector. As senior leaders................................................................................................
Data Collection
We offer a comprehensive and fast data collection service with our many years experience of handling and processing very large data sets. All our data is h
Special School Datadashboard
Telling the story behind the attainment ...
The Sixth Form and Preparing for Ofsted: Schools
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Retention
The retention measure will show the proportion of students who reach the end of their core aim (this is classed as the ‘substantive’ qualification taken
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Education Reform All the latest information on qualification reform can be found via our website,.........
Annual Summit 16-19: Where to next?
On Friday 15th January, Learning Plus UK held its Annual Summit at the NCVO in London. A number of interesting and varied sessions were held throughout the
What's going on?
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The Sixth Form and Preparing for Ofsted: Schools
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The Free School Meals Gap
The Free School Meals Gap At Learning Plus UK we’re always interested in what the data tells us about how young people are doing in the education system.
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The Learning Plus UK Help Desk is available 8am to 6pm week days. T: 0118 956 8408 For any technical enqueries please email: datadashboard@learningplusuk.o
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Post-16 LPUK Datadashboard
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Post-16 Network - Virtual Training Sessions, Autumn 2021
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Values
What we stand for: · Fairness · Ambition · Accountability · Creativity · Integrity We......
Post-16 LPUK Datadashboard 2022 Centre Update – New analysis added
Sustained Destinations and Progression analysis now available in your 2021 Centre Update..................
16-19 Study Programmes and Preparing for Ofsted: FE Colleges
16-19 Study Programmes and Preparing for Ofsted (FE Sector)...........................
16-19 Study Programmes and Preparing for Ofsted: FE Colleges
16-19 Study Programmes and Preparing for Ofsted: FE Colleges...........................................................................
August
Qualification Success Rates (QSR) for School Sixth Forms: 2012 to 2013 This is a measure......
Destinations
This measure is intended to give schools and colleges the opportunity to demonstrate the support they give their students in preparing for future education
Dictionary of Education
Please find below an online dictionary which provides a good introduction to some of the key terms and concepts in education. http://www.dictionaryofeducat
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Statistics NEET statistics quarterly brief: April to June 2015 Department for Education, Statistics Statistics.........
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Schools, pupils and their characteristics: January 2014 Department for Education, Statistical First Release The release.........
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Statistics Initial teacher training: trainee number census - 2014 to 2015 Department for Education, Statistics.........
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July 2017: Funding, Children Missing from Education and Multi-Academy Trust Performance........................
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Issue 6 - September 2018
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Post-16 Network Meetings, Spring 2019
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Achievement Comparison Tool
Achievement Comparison Tool The Achievement Comparison Tool is an interactive tool which brings together most types of performance information on a school
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Pupil Absence in Schools in England: autumn term 2013 Department for Education, Statistical First Release......
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Statistics Schools, pupils and their characteristics: January 2015 Department for Education, Statistics Data based on.........
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DATA RELEASES April 2014 School workforce in England: November 2013 Department for Education, Statistical......
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May 2016: Apprenticeship vacancies, School Census Guides and the Teaching Excellence Framework..............................
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Further education and skills: statistical first release – Update Department for Business, Innovation & Skills,............
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Newsletter - July 2015
Post-16 LPUK Datadashboard – your summer 2015 Level 3 results With just weeks left until the 2015 Level 3 results day, our Post-16 LPUK Datadashboard is
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Pupil absence in schools in England: 2012 to 2013 Department for Education, Statistical First Release.........
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Characteristics of children in need in England: 2012 to 2013 Department for Education, update of......
Grade Predictor
An interactive web based tool that: Allows the user to determine subject/course level predictions at Level 3 Calculates the average point scores for GCSE g
March
Level 2 and 3 attainment by young people aged 19 in 2014 Department for Education,.........
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Newsletter - May 2015
Welcome As the exam season is now underway we are looking to the future. We know that this autumn, many LAs will be unable to send us their data via the EP
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Post-16 Audit Tool
A framework tool to enable you to audit your Post-16 provision, facilitating the challenge and support, you provide, to enable your centre to be Ofsted rea
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Post-16 Vocational Provision and Performance
Post-16 Vocational Provision and Performance What's happening in your Local Authority? With the many changes to post-16 vocational provision this is an
Our new and improved Grade Predictor Tool for 2023 is NOW LIVE!
Our new and improved Grade Predictor Tool for 2023 is NOW LIVE!......
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Updated Sustained Student Destinations is now LIVE in the Centre Update 2023!
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Our New Online In-Year Progress Report is now LIVE!............
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