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Research conducted by WISERD has formed a key element of the Welsh Government commissioned “Successful Futures” report, written by Professor Graham Donaldson, which proposes a radical overhaul of the national curriculum in Wales. The report can be read by following the link below. http://gov.wales/docs/dcells/publications/150225-successful-futures-en.pdf

Professor David Blackaby was interviewed by Lucy Owen for X-Ray. She spoke to him regarding the recent inflation/deflation of food prices and the reasons for this and effect this has on consumers.

Preliminary results from the Evaluating the Foundation Phase second report for Welsh Government received significant online coverage from local media. ITV – http://www.itv.com/news/wales/2015-01-20/first-ministers-questions/ Wales Online – https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/foundation-phase-hoped-break-link-8409110 BBC News – http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-30718293

First Minister Carwyn Jones comments on the Evaluating the Foundation Phase second report for Welsh Government – following questions from Welsh Lib Dem Leader Kirsty Williams. A copy of the coverage can be accessed below. https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/pressures-wales-ae-easing-first-8482982

Dr Mirain Rhys discusses how home language has minimal effect on achievement, as the majority of children attending Welsh medium education reach expected levels in core subjects.

Professor Chris Taylor’s research, published in Contemporary Wales, features in Times Higher Education, which can be seen below. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/admit-more-state-pupils-using-contextual-data-urges-report/2008274.article

National coverage of Professor Sally Power’s research for the Sutton Trust uncovering the benefits for those from less advantaged homes attending independent schools (through the Assisted Places scheme) Huffington Post The Times The Telegraph The Independent

Research led by Professor Sally Power asked 1,143 youngsters aged between 10 and 15 whether they would keep or give away a £1M if it was given to them, to which over a quarter responded saying they would give it all away, while another quarter said they would give at least some of it away…

Professor Chris Taylor and Dr Mirain Rhys discuss changes in education as part of Measuring Devolution. Their comments can be seen in the BBC News article below. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-27663527