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How government neglect devastates education.
How government neglect devastates education.

The UK education system is at breaking point—staffing shortages worsen and attainment gaps grow unchecked.
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Political inaction and failed policies deepen inequity while students, staff, and families bear the brunt of systemic neglect.
Political inaction and failed policies deepen inequity while students, staff, and families bear the brunt of systemic neglect.
Recruitment and retention crisis.
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Government unwillingness to address poor pay and conditions is fueling a mass teacher exodus. Every year, thousands of students face disrupted learning due to critical staff shortages.
Government unwillingness to address poor pay and conditions is fueling a mass teacher exodus. Every year, thousands of students face disrupted learning due to critical staff shortages.




Attainment gap widens.
Attainment gap widens.
Attainment gap widens.
Policy neglect has allowed inequality to escalate unchecked. The most vulnerable students fall further behind, with no serious government effort to close the divide.
Policy neglect has allowed inequality to escalate unchecked. The most vulnerable students fall further behind, with no serious government effort to close the divide.
Schools bear escalating burdens.
Schools bear escalating burdens.
Schools bear escalating burdens.
Schools are forced to provide mental health, food, and social care support without funding, as state responsibilities are dumped on overstretched staff—undermining education quality for all.
Schools are forced to provide mental health, food, and social care support without funding, as state responsibilities are dumped on overstretched staff—undermining education quality for all.


A new report on education in England, published by UK 2040 Options and led by Nesta and the Education Policy Institute, outlines significant challenges and solutions for the education system. This comprehensive analysis combines insights from over 75 education experts.
A new report on education in England, published by UK 2040 Options and led by Nesta and the Education Policy Institute, outlines significant challenges and solutions for the education system. This comprehensive analysis combines insights from over 75 education experts.
Demand urgent action.
Demand urgent action.
Hold policymakers accountable for systemic failures in education. The future cannot wait.
Hold policymakers accountable for systemic failures in education. The future cannot wait.
Hold policymakers accountable for systemic failures in education. The future cannot wait.
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