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This is the library of all our published reports and insights.

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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.

DFE CONSULTATION ON 'A-LEVEL SUBJECT CONTENT REFORM'

In December 2013 we submitted a response to the Department for Education’s consultation on A-level subject content reform for science. Our submission may be downloaded here.

Challenges of Stem provision for further education colleges

In 2012 we supported the 157 Group of colleges to work with the Association of Colleges to develop a better understanding of the challenges colleges face in offering science, technology, engineering and mathematics at level 3 and above. The final report may be downloaded here.

The shortage of physics teachers - 2014 infographic

This infographic includes data up to 2014. Recruiting sufficient physics teachers has been a long-standing problem. The school workforce census published in 2013 showed that 26% of physics lessons are taught by a teacher without a relevant post A-Level qualification. The subject is often taught by ‘non-specialists’ usually qualified in chemistry or biology. Modelling by the Department for Education supports the Institute of Physics’ assertion that over 1,000 new physics teachers need to be recruited every year for the next ten years to meet demand.