Research and analysis

Economic benefits of effective reception classes

Report looking at the association between progress in maths and English during the reception year, and earnings in later life.

Applies to England

Documents

Economic benefits of effective reception classes in England

Details

This report estimates the effect of:

  • progress in reception on later GCSE attainment at age 16, using Durham University’s research
  • improved GCSE performance on earnings, based on a predictive model developed by the Department for Education
Published 26 January 2023