Latest Publications

This report, kindly supported by UPP Foundation, analyses the factors that affect student drop-out rates from universities across England.

The report argues that maximising FE and skills’ ability to boost the technical skills of British workers, young and old, should be an urgent priority for politicians

This new research examines student retention rates among higher education institutions in England and looks at whether a focus on student success can help increase course continuation levels.

This second report seeks to understand how taking a vocational qualification affects young people’s career prospects and progression into higher education.

This research examines how take up of vocational courses has changed in recent years; how parents view vocational qualifications; and the issues school leaders contend with when deciding what courses to offer.

This new report from the University of Warwick’s Centre for Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy (CAGE), draws on unique new research looking at the long-term consequences of poor performance in high stakes exams due to random factors not linked to ability.

The SMF has undertaken research to look at what types of apprenticeships create the most value, in terms of both wages and firm performance.

Anthony Seldon sets out his vision on how to enhance, professionalise and make more consistent the quality of teaching at British universities for undergraduates and postgraduates, without burdening universities with a heavy bureaucracy which will take excessive time and money.

This second briefing from the SMF's Commission on Inequality in Education examines whether lower income communities are more likely to have access to less experience and qualified teachers.