This is the library of all our published reports and insights.
If you have any questions about a particular report, please tweet the Education team @GatsbyEd or email us info@gatsby.org.uk.
Disclaimer: The Gatsby Charitable Foundation commissions and funds research which contributes to the strengthening of the country’s science and engineering skills. The views and opinions presented in the research reports do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Gatsby Charitable Foundation.
In February 2017 we commissioned London Economics to explore the relative benefits associated with level 4 and 5 STEM based qualifications. This report analysed the lifetime labour market returns (to the individual and the public purse) associated with higher education at levels 4 and 5.
Against the backdrop of the Post-18 Review of Education and Funding and the Review of Level 4 and 5 Education, this report was commissioned by Gatsby to explore how the higher technical education system in England reached the point where it is today and how current provision compares with other countries. Authored by Simon Field, a leading independent expert on country skills systems, the report draws on history and international comparisons.
In January 2018, we commissioned York Consulting to undertake a qualitative study on providers’ perspectives about Level 4 and 5 provision in England. This report describes the views of 23 higher education providers (including further education colleges, universities, and alternative providers) on the viability of Level 4 and 5 provision; labour market and employer influences on Level 4 and 5 provision; and providers’ approaches to widening participation at Levels 4 and 5.
Key Indicators in STEM Education draws together data spanning many years to show trends in the number of young people choosing science and maths at GCSE, A-Level and undergraduate level, as well as data on gender balance, apprenticeship and vocational qualification uptake and teacher supply across STEM education.
In August 2017 we commissioned RCU Consultants to undertake some exploratory mapping of the landscape of higher technical education. This data report provides a detailed overview of Level 4/5 provision delivered in 2015/16 by both FE providers and Higher Education Institutions, broadly mapped to the 15 technical education routes.
Key Indicators in STEM Education draws together data spanning many years to show trends in the number of young people choosing science and maths at GCSE, A-Level and undergraduate level, as well as data on gender balance, apprenticeship uptake and teacher supply across STEM education.
