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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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Tracking & Monitoring Login

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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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Level 2 Report Updates

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Travel2Success

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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.................................................................................

Our Partners

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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

Bespoke reports

Learning Plus UK provides a wide range of bespoke research reports, support and web based performance dashboards across all education phases and sectors. 

Our people

Our people have a track record of working across the education sector.  As senior leaders...

December

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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The LPUK Post-16 Network: Online Training Sessions 2023/24 Programme

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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

Our Partners

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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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Strategic Group Datadashboard

Online interactive strategic tool ......

Who we are

Learning Plus UK is the not-for-profit charity in the education sector. We focus on supporting..................

"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.

FE College Data Support

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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

LPUK Online CPD Training Programme 2022-23...............

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

Level 2 Targets...........................

Post-16 Learning Forum

The forum for our members. ...

New to Sixth Form Leadership: KS5 Performance Data

New to Sixth Form Leadership: KS5 Performance Data.......................................

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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Multi - Academy Trust Datadashboard

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Current Events

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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

Post-16 Evaluation Reports .....................

October

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LPUK National Attendance Survey 2023

LPUK 16-19 Study Programme National Attendance Survey 2023...............

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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Issue 3 - April 2018

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Erasmus+ Website

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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

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

September

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?

Find out what's going on and how you can get involved. ............

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. 

Help Desk

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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Guidance

The documents below provide you useful guidance: GUIDANCE School census 2015 to 2016: guide for...............................................................................................................

Post-16 LPUK Datadashboard

An online interactive Datadashboard .........................................................................................................................................................................................................

Post-16 Network - Virtual Training Sessions, Autumn 2021

Post-16 Virtual Meetings and Support...................................................

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

August

Statistics NEET statistics quarterly brief: April to June 2015  Department for Education, Statistics     Statistics.........

Training

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Issue 5 - June 2018

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Education Data Matters 2019

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Clients

Our clients range from individual schools and colleges to large organisations with strategic responsibility for.....................

Research

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June

Schools, pupils and their characteristics: January 2014 Department for Education, Statistical First Release The release.........

July

Statistics Initial teacher training: trainee number census - 2014 to 2015 Department for Education, Statistics.........

July

July 2017: Funding, Children Missing from Education and Multi-Academy Trust Performance........................

February

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Issue 6 - September 2018

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Post-16 Network Meetings, Spring 2019

Post-16 Network Meetings, Spring 2019...........................................................................

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

May

Pupil Absence in Schools in England: autumn term 2013 Department for Education, Statistical First Release......

June

Statistics Schools, pupils and their characteristics: January 2015 Department for Education, Statistics Data based on.........

June

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January

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Autumn 2018 Post-16 Network Meetings

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Events - Terms and Conditions

Please read the Terms and Conditions carefully before you book.  Please note that by making..............................................................................

Issue 7 - October 2018

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April

DATA RELEASES April 2014   School workforce in England: November 2013 Department for Education, Statistical......

May

Statistics Pupil absence in schools in England: autumn term 2014 Department for Education, Statistics This.........

May

May 2016: Apprenticeship vacancies, School Census Guides and the Teaching Excellence Framework..............................

Vacancies

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Summer 2018 Post-16 Network Meetings

Summer 2018 Post-16 Network Meetings.............................................

Issue 8 - December 2018

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April

Further education and skills: statistical first release – Update Department for Business, Innovation & Skills,............

April

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Education Data Matters 2018

Annual Summit 2018..........................................

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

Issue 9 - January 2019

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March

Pupil absence in schools in England: 2012 to 2013 Department for Education, Statistical First Release.........

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February

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,.........

March

March 2016: School capacity, Children Looked After, and A Level/AS Level/GCSE subject content....................................

Education Data Matters 2017

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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

January

A level and other level 3 results, England 2012 to 2013 (revised) Department for Education,......

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Apps

We produce a range of Apps to support the education improvement process.  Where's my College?  With this app, you are able to find your nearby colleges at

January

Secondary school performance tables in England: 2013 to 2014 Department for Education, Statistics The achievements.........

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Education Data Matters 2016

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Newsletter - January 2015

Education Data Matters - January 2015  The Post-16 LPUK Datadashboard: We are currently carrying out updates to the Post-16 LPUK Datadashboard Spring Updat

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Newsletter - November 2014

Education Data Matters - November 2014 The Post-16 LPUK Datadashboard Autumn Update: Many of you have submitted your summer 2014 Level 3 results data and

Issue 13 - June 2019

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National Research

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Summer CPD Event - 2015

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Newsletter - September 2014

Education Data Matters - September 2014 The Post-16 LPUK Datadashboard Autumn Update: Is now available – send us your Level 3 summer 2014 results and you

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Education Data Matters 2015

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Issue 16 - February 2020

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Issue 17 - May /June 2020

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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!......

National Attendance Survey 2023 – Research Outcomes online session, 25th January 2024

National Attendance Survey 2023 – Research Outcomes online session, 25th January 2024...

Updated Sustained Student Destinations is now LIVE in the Centre Update 2023!

Updated Sustained Student Destinations is now LIVE in the Centre Update 2023!......

Our new online Post-16 LPUK In-Year Progress Report is now LIVE!

Our New Online In-Year Progress Report is now LIVE!............

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