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The Skills Imperative 2035 | NFER
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At the launch of our final #Skills2035 report, we spoke to a number of people including Event Chair @stephmcgovern.bsky.social and @emilytanner.bsky.social from the @nuffieldfoundation.org about why the five-year Programme is so important, and what needs to happen next. 🎥 👇🏻
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At the launch of our final #Skills2035 report, we spoke to a number of people including Event Chair @stephmcgovern.bsky.social and @emilytanner.bsky.social from the @nuffieldfoundation.org about why the five-year Programme is so important, and what needs to happen next. 🎥 👇🏻
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The Skills Imperative 2035 | NFER
YouTube video by NFER
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November 27, 2025 at 8:27 PM
At the launch of our final #Skills2035 report, we spoke to a number of people including Event Chair @stephmcgovern.bsky.social and @emilytanner.bsky.social from the @nuffieldfoundation.org about why the five-year Programme is so important, and what needs to happen next. 🎥 👇🏻
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📑 The final report of @thenfer.bsky.social's #Skills2035 programme has been published today, revealing that up to 3m UK jobs in declining occupations could disappear by 2035.
L&W is pleased to be a co-investigator of NFER's Skills Imperative 2035 programme, supported by @nuffieldfoundation.org.
L&W is pleased to be a co-investigator of NFER's Skills Imperative 2035 programme, supported by @nuffieldfoundation.org.
Up to three million UK jobs in declining occupations could disappear by 2035, largely due to AI and automation – more than previously forecast.
This is one of many findings from the final report from our 5-year Skills Imperative 2035 Programme.
Find out more 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
This is one of many findings from the final report from our 5-year Skills Imperative 2035 Programme.
Find out more 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
Up to three million UK jobs at risk over the next decade, says report
The final report from The Skills Imperative 2035 Programme has warned that up to three million UK jobs in declining occupations could disappear by 2035, largely due to AI and automation.
www.nfer.ac.uk
November 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
📑 The final report of @thenfer.bsky.social's #Skills2035 programme has been published today, revealing that up to 3m UK jobs in declining occupations could disappear by 2035.
L&W is pleased to be a co-investigator of NFER's Skills Imperative 2035 programme, supported by @nuffieldfoundation.org.
L&W is pleased to be a co-investigator of NFER's Skills Imperative 2035 programme, supported by @nuffieldfoundation.org.
Jude Hillary, our Co-Head of Policy and Practice, has provided his response to yesterday's budget below 👇
www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
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NFER Budget response statement
Jude Hillary, NFER’s Co-Head of Policy and Practice, has provided his response to yesterday’s Budget.
www.nfer.ac.uk
November 27, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Jude Hillary, our Co-Head of Policy and Practice, has provided his response to yesterday's budget below 👇
www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
What could changes to a future workforce dominated by technology mean for you?
We have outlined a series of scenarios highlighting which types of people are most and least at risk of being impacted by changes to the labour market in the coming decade. 👇
www.nfer.ac.uk/media/qlre0p... #Skills2035
We have outlined a series of scenarios highlighting which types of people are most and least at risk of being impacted by changes to the labour market in the coming decade. 👇
www.nfer.ac.uk/media/qlre0p... #Skills2035
November 27, 2025 at 12:18 PM
What could changes to a future workforce dominated by technology mean for you?
We have outlined a series of scenarios highlighting which types of people are most and least at risk of being impacted by changes to the labour market in the coming decade. 👇
www.nfer.ac.uk/media/qlre0p... #Skills2035
We have outlined a series of scenarios highlighting which types of people are most and least at risk of being impacted by changes to the labour market in the coming decade. 👇
www.nfer.ac.uk/media/qlre0p... #Skills2035
Our final Skills Imperative 2035 report has shown that 53% of workers think it is likely that Automation or AI will affect their job in the next 10 years.
This is one of several findings from recent @yougov.co.uk polls. 👇
Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/skillsimperative #Skills2035
This is one of several findings from recent @yougov.co.uk polls. 👇
Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/skillsimperative #Skills2035
November 26, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Our final Skills Imperative 2035 report has shown that 53% of workers think it is likely that Automation or AI will affect their job in the next 10 years.
This is one of several findings from recent @yougov.co.uk polls. 👇
Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/skillsimperative #Skills2035
This is one of several findings from recent @yougov.co.uk polls. 👇
Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/skillsimperative #Skills2035
Our Skills Imperative 2035 Programme has identified shortages in six Essential Employment Skills (listed below 👇), and stressed how these skills will become increasingly important as they complement growing workplace technology.
Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/key-topics-e... #Skills2035
Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/key-topics-e... #Skills2035
November 25, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Our Skills Imperative 2035 Programme has identified shortages in six Essential Employment Skills (listed below 👇), and stressed how these skills will become increasingly important as they complement growing workplace technology.
Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/key-topics-e... #Skills2035
Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/key-topics-e... #Skills2035
Our new research has found that jobs in occupations such as administrative, secretarial, customer service & machine operations, are declining at a much faster rate than previously predicted, and that between 1-3 million could vanish by 2035.
Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas... [1/2]
Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas... [1/2]
November 25, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Our new research has found that jobs in occupations such as administrative, secretarial, customer service & machine operations, are declining at a much faster rate than previously predicted, and that between 1-3 million could vanish by 2035.
Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas... [1/2]
Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas... [1/2]
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AI could replace 3m low-skilled jobs by 2035, research finds
AI could replace 3m low-skilled jobs by 2035, research finds
Trades, machine operations and administrative roles are most at-risk, says leading educational research charity
Up to 3m low-skilled jobs could disappear in the UK by 2035 because of automation and AI, according to a report by a leading educational research charity.
The jobs most at risk are those in occupations such as trades, machine operations and administrative roles, the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) said. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:03 AM
AI could replace 3m low-skilled jobs by 2035, research finds
Up to three million UK jobs in declining occupations could disappear by 2035, largely due to AI and automation – more than previously forecast.
This is one of many findings from the final report from our 5-year Skills Imperative 2035 Programme.
Find out more 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
This is one of many findings from the final report from our 5-year Skills Imperative 2035 Programme.
Find out more 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
Up to three million UK jobs at risk over the next decade, says report
The final report from The Skills Imperative 2035 Programme has warned that up to three million UK jobs in declining occupations could disappear by 2035, largely due to AI and automation.
www.nfer.ac.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Up to three million UK jobs in declining occupations could disappear by 2035, largely due to AI and automation – more than previously forecast.
This is one of many findings from the final report from our 5-year Skills Imperative 2035 Programme.
Find out more 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
This is one of many findings from the final report from our 5-year Skills Imperative 2035 Programme.
Find out more 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
⏰ | We will be launching the final research from our five-year Skills Imperative 2035 programme tomorrow.
The programme has examined how jobs and skills requirements are likely to change and how the education and skills systems need to respond to meet future skills needs. [1/4] 🧵
The programme has examined how jobs and skills requirements are likely to change and how the education and skills systems need to respond to meet future skills needs. [1/4] 🧵
November 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
⏰ | We will be launching the final research from our five-year Skills Imperative 2035 programme tomorrow.
The programme has examined how jobs and skills requirements are likely to change and how the education and skills systems need to respond to meet future skills needs. [1/4] 🧵
The programme has examined how jobs and skills requirements are likely to change and how the education and skills systems need to respond to meet future skills needs. [1/4] 🧵
📢 Calling all FE leaders, managers & teachers, lecturers and instructors! 📢
The DfE's national FE Workforce Survey is live until 5 December. Make sure your voice is heard!
❓Senior leaders without the link? Email [email protected].
Don’t miss your chance to shape the future of FE.
The DfE's national FE Workforce Survey is live until 5 December. Make sure your voice is heard!
❓Senior leaders without the link? Email [email protected].
Don’t miss your chance to shape the future of FE.
November 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
📢 Calling all FE leaders, managers & teachers, lecturers and instructors! 📢
The DfE's national FE Workforce Survey is live until 5 December. Make sure your voice is heard!
❓Senior leaders without the link? Email [email protected].
Don’t miss your chance to shape the future of FE.
The DfE's national FE Workforce Survey is live until 5 December. Make sure your voice is heard!
❓Senior leaders without the link? Email [email protected].
Don’t miss your chance to shape the future of FE.
Do you teach or manage GCSE maths/English resits in an FE or sixth form college?
⏱️ Take our 25-min survey and get a £50 voucher 🎁 — plus your college could win £1,000 (10 prizes) 💷🎉!
Sign up on the @theeef.bsky.social website by 30th November 👇 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...
⏱️ Take our 25-min survey and get a £50 voucher 🎁 — plus your college could win £1,000 (10 prizes) 💷🎉!
Sign up on the @theeef.bsky.social website by 30th November 👇 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...
GCSE Resit Exam Entry Choices - Setting Choices - Scoping Phase Survey
Research study exploring the impact of different resit enrolment choices on Maths and English resit outcomes.
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Do you teach or manage GCSE maths/English resits in an FE or sixth form college?
⏱️ Take our 25-min survey and get a £50 voucher 🎁 — plus your college could win £1,000 (10 prizes) 💷🎉!
Sign up on the @theeef.bsky.social website by 30th November 👇 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...
⏱️ Take our 25-min survey and get a £50 voucher 🎁 — plus your college could win £1,000 (10 prizes) 💷🎉!
Sign up on the @theeef.bsky.social website by 30th November 👇 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...
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Ahead of the Schools White Paper, @thenfer.bsky.social research has revealed a worrying SEND trend that gets little policy attention: the high-SEND #schools in a system under huge strain. Matt Walker looks at the consequences of the findings: buff.ly/oYpIsFu #education #inclusion #edusky
The high-SEND schools in a system under strain - SecEd
An NFER research project reveals an uneven distribution of SEND children in England’s schools
buff.ly
November 24, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Ahead of the Schools White Paper, @thenfer.bsky.social research has revealed a worrying SEND trend that gets little policy attention: the high-SEND #schools in a system under huge strain. Matt Walker looks at the consequences of the findings: buff.ly/oYpIsFu #education #inclusion #edusky
Our latest research has shown how qualifications in tech subjects can support young people’s career and pay progression.
Luke Bocock, report co-author and Research Director gives his reaction to the report findings 👇 [1/2]
Luke Bocock, report co-author and Research Director gives his reaction to the report findings 👇 [1/2]
November 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Our latest research has shown how qualifications in tech subjects can support young people’s career and pay progression.
Luke Bocock, report co-author and Research Director gives his reaction to the report findings 👇 [1/2]
Luke Bocock, report co-author and Research Director gives his reaction to the report findings 👇 [1/2]
A new suite of reports has shown how qualifications in tech subjects – subjects related to computing, information technology and design and technology - can support young people’s career and pay progression.
Find out more 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
Find out more 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
Studying tech subjects, at every level, boosts long-term earnings and career prospects
New research shows how qualifications in tech subjects – subjects related to computing, information technology and design and technology - can support young people’s career and pay progression.
www.nfer.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 4:53 PM
A new suite of reports has shown how qualifications in tech subjects – subjects related to computing, information technology and design and technology - can support young people’s career and pay progression.
Find out more 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
Find out more 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
🆕 | Our new research has explored why there has been a sharp slowdown in UK tech hiring in recent years.
Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
November 19, 2025 at 9:16 AM
🆕 | Our new research has explored why there has been a sharp slowdown in UK tech hiring in recent years.
Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
We will be launching new research tomorrow which looks at UK tech hiring, future opportunities in the sector, education pathways into tech jobs and diversity in the tech pipeline and workforce.
The research, funded by The Hg Foundation, will be released early tomorrow morning.
The research, funded by The Hg Foundation, will be released early tomorrow morning.
November 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We will be launching new research tomorrow which looks at UK tech hiring, future opportunities in the sector, education pathways into tech jobs and diversity in the tech pipeline and workforce.
The research, funded by The Hg Foundation, will be released early tomorrow morning.
The research, funded by The Hg Foundation, will be released early tomorrow morning.
Our latest research, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, shows more than half of pupils with EHCPs (56%) are now educated in mainstream schools, up from 49% in 2015/16, with the sharpest rise in primary settings.
Find out more: www.nfer.ac.uk/publications...
Find out more: www.nfer.ac.uk/publications...
November 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Our latest research, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, shows more than half of pupils with EHCPs (56%) are now educated in mainstream schools, up from 49% in 2015/16, with the sharpest rise in primary settings.
Find out more: www.nfer.ac.uk/publications...
Find out more: www.nfer.ac.uk/publications...
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Analysis from @thenfer.bsky.social has highlighted how a starkly uneven spread of SEND children across the mainstream education system could be leaving some schools under greater strain. It comes as 56% of EHCP pupils are now educated in mainstream #schools: buff.ly/Ch7y4eO #inclusion #edusky
Uneven spread of SEND pupils leaving some schools under great strain - SecEd
A research study from the NFER reveals an uneven spread of SEND pupils across England’s schools
buff.ly
November 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Analysis from @thenfer.bsky.social has highlighted how a starkly uneven spread of SEND children across the mainstream education system could be leaving some schools under greater strain. It comes as 56% of EHCP pupils are now educated in mainstream #schools: buff.ly/Ch7y4eO #inclusion #edusky
Our latest research has found stark inequalities in the distribution of SEND pupils across England’s mainstream schools.
In 2024/25, primary schools with the highest rate of pupils with EHCPs, had, on average, six times as many as those with the lowest rate.
www.nfer.ac.uk/publications... [1/2]
In 2024/25, primary schools with the highest rate of pupils with EHCPs, had, on average, six times as many as those with the lowest rate.
www.nfer.ac.uk/publications... [1/2]
High-SEND schools: Understanding the uneven distribution of pupils with SEND across England’s mainstream schools
This interim report presents emerging insights into the uneven distribution of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across mainstream schools in England.
www.nfer.ac.uk
November 14, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Our latest research has found stark inequalities in the distribution of SEND pupils across England’s mainstream schools.
In 2024/25, primary schools with the highest rate of pupils with EHCPs, had, on average, six times as many as those with the lowest rate.
www.nfer.ac.uk/publications... [1/2]
In 2024/25, primary schools with the highest rate of pupils with EHCPs, had, on average, six times as many as those with the lowest rate.
www.nfer.ac.uk/publications... [1/2]
Our new research has highlighted the uneven distribution of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across mainstream schools in England.
Matt Walker, Principal Investigator and report co-author gives his reaction to the report findings 👇
[1/2]
Matt Walker, Principal Investigator and report co-author gives his reaction to the report findings 👇
[1/2]
November 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Our new research has highlighted the uneven distribution of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across mainstream schools in England.
Matt Walker, Principal Investigator and report co-author gives his reaction to the report findings 👇
[1/2]
Matt Walker, Principal Investigator and report co-author gives his reaction to the report findings 👇
[1/2]
Our new research has found more than half (56%) of pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) - are now educated in mainstream schools, up from 49% in 2015/16, with the fastest growth in primary settings.
Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
November 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Our new research has found more than half (56%) of pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) - are now educated in mainstream schools, up from 49% in 2015/16, with the fastest growth in primary settings.
Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
Reposted by National Foundation for Educational Research
Analysis from @thenfer.bsky.social has highlighted how a starkly uneven spread of SEND children across the mainstream education system could be leaving some schools under greater strain. It comes as 56% of EHCP pupils are now educated in mainstream #schools: buff.ly/Ch7y4eO #inclusion #edusky
Uneven spread of SEND pupils leaving some schools under great strain - SecEd
A research study from the NFER reveals an uneven spread of SEND pupils across England’s schools
buff.ly
November 13, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Analysis from @thenfer.bsky.social has highlighted how a starkly uneven spread of SEND children across the mainstream education system could be leaving some schools under greater strain. It comes as 56% of EHCP pupils are now educated in mainstream #schools: buff.ly/Ch7y4eO #inclusion #edusky
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The uneven spread of pupils with SEND is putting 'significant pressure' on inclusive schools, warns a report by @thenfer.bsky.social
Some primaries have ‘six times’ more pupils with SEND
Uneven spread of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities puts ‘significant pressure’ on inclusive schools, warns report
www.tes.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:35 AM
The uneven spread of pupils with SEND is putting 'significant pressure' on inclusive schools, warns a report by @thenfer.bsky.social
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Some mainstream schools in England have 6x as many pupils who need learning or behaviour support compared to those with the lowest rates. The findings come from new #NuffieldFunded research by @thenfer.bsky.social which explored the spread of pupils with special educational needs & disabilities.
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🆕 | Our new research, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, has highlighted the uneven distribution of pupils with SEND across mainstream schools in England, which is potentially leaving some schools under greater strain.
Find out more 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
Find out more 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
Stark inequalities in distribution of SEND pupils across England’s mainstream schools revealed in new NFER report
Our new analysis has highlighted the uneven distribution of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across mainstream schools in England, which is potentially leaving some school...
www.nfer.ac.uk
November 13, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Some mainstream schools in England have 6x as many pupils who need learning or behaviour support compared to those with the lowest rates. The findings come from new #NuffieldFunded research by @thenfer.bsky.social which explored the spread of pupils with special educational needs & disabilities.
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