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- Department for EducationGovernment department responsible for children's services and education including early years and primary education. Find research reports, guidance and policy documents and news articles on this site.
- Children's CommissionerPromotes and protects the rights of children. Find parliamentary briefings, reports and consultations informed by the views of children on this site.
- Office for standards in education (Ofsted)Ofsted is responsible for inspecting a range of educational institutions, in England. Find inspection reports, research reports and blog posts on this site.
- Standards and Testing AgencyResponsible for developing assessments and tests at KS1 and KS2. Find guidance, research and policy papers on this site.
- Books for KeepsThe UK’s leading, independent children’s book magazine. The website includes reviews of new children's books and interviews with authors and illustrators.
- Books for TopicsFind high-quality books that are appropriate to use in a primary school setting.
- Book Trust BookfinderFind children's books for every age using the Book Trust Bookfinder.
- Centre for Educational Research and Innovation (CERI)Conducts comparative research on approaches to education. Find research reports and statistical information on this site.
- Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE)Children's literacy charity working to raise the literacy achievement of children. Find research reports and teaching resources on this site.
- Education in EnglandInformation and original source material relating to the development of Englands' school system.
- Foundation YearsWebsite funded by the Department for Education. Find policy news, guidance and case studies on this site
- Guardian EducationNews and opinion on schools, teaching and education.
- Inclusive Books for ChildrenSource books for children that reflect the diverse world in which they live.
- Institute for Social and Economic ResearchISER specialises in the production and analysis of longitudinal data - evidence which tracks changes in the lives of the same individuals over time. Research publications cover a range of subjects including children, young people, families, education and well being.
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation - research reportsResearch reports from the JRF on subjects including poverty and social inequality
- The Nuffield FoundationThe Nuffield Foundation is an independent charitable trust with a mission to advance educational opportunity and social well-being.
The publications section provides access to their research that informs social policy, primarily in Education, Welfare and Justice. - The Runnymede TrustThe UKs leading race equality think tank. The publications section of the website includes links to research and policy briefings.
- School Reading ListSchool Reading List curates children's and YA booklists for school, parents and librarians.
- Sutton TrustEducational charity committed to improving social mobility and educational disadvantage. Find research reports, news and opinion pieces on this site.
- The Teacher Handbook: SEND (2nd ed)Free reference book funded by the DfE. A comprehensive resource for teachers that brings together practical examples of high-quality teaching. NASEN account required (free) to obtain access.
- Times Educational SupplementEducation news and analysis.
- UK Literacy Association ViewpointsBrief papers from UKLA, created by leading experts to bring together current research on the teaching of literacy.
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