Education spending Primary and secondary per-pupil spending by schools, actual up to 2022–23 and forecasts up to 2025–26 Published on 10 January 2025 The gap between secondary and primary school spending has fallen significantly over time. Education and skills Education Schools Government spending
Spending Review 2025: What it means and why it matters podcast We take a closer look at the Spending Review and what the policies mean for public services, investment and the wider economy. 12 June 2025
Sure Start’s wide-ranging and long-lasting benefits highlight the impact of integrated early years services press release Over the long run, Sure Start’s financial benefits could be twice as high as its costs 22 May 2025
The Schools Bill: what's changing and why? podcast The bill aims to improve education and social care for children. But will it work? 11 March 2025
What the spending review really means for schools comment The next few years are going to be very tight for school budgets and forecasting anything more than a real-terms freeze is highly optimistic. 12 June 2025
Popularity of new childcare entitlements could leave spending much higher than initially forecast comment New childcare entitlements have proven popular – meaning spending from 2026 onwards could be £1 billion higher than originally forecast. 12 June 2025
Using graduate earnings data in the regulation of higher education providers report This report explores options for incorporating administrative records on graduate earnings into the OfS’ regulation of higher education in England. 29 May 2025
The short- and long-run effects of paying disadvantaged teenagers to go to school working paper This working paper studies the long-run effect of a cash transfer to disadvantaged students on educational attainment, earnings and crime. 26 February 2025
Future challenges for health and social care provision in the UK journal article We consider recent trends in health and social care productivity and the scope for future improvements. 6 June 2025
The future of public pension provision in the UK: challenges and trade-offs journal article The UK state pension system faces significant challenges given the country’s ageing population, but it is crucial for retirement finances. 6 June 2025
