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Generation Catch-Up 2.0: the research revisited

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Key findings from the generation catch-up 2.0 report

In the guide, find out how schools are adjusting to the ‘new normal’ 5 years on after the pandemic.

86%

of education professionals say the pandemic is still having a negative impact on pupil achievement.

46%

say the learning gap is between half an academic year and two full years.

41%

of teachers in the most deprived areas say far too many students are falling behind.

~1/3

say the learning gap is between half an academic year and two full years.

How is generation catch-up faring?

Five years on from the covid lockdown, what is the impact on learners today, and crucially, what can we do to support them?

Our research with 9,000 teachers and leaders as well as in-depth interviews with school and trust leaders lifts the lid on lost learning and the strategies schools are taking to turn the tide. Want to know more?

What you’ll gain from the Generation Catch-Up 2.0 Report

  • Uncover the long-term impact of COVID on pupils and staff – from learning gaps to changing routines.

  • Learn how schools are tackling attendance challenges with practical, proven strategies.

  • Hear directly from senior leaders across the UK sharing what works in their schools and trusts.

  • Understand shifting parental attitudes and how schools are successfully re-engaging families.

  • Go beyond the numbers with real-world examples that explain the ‘why’ behind absence data.

  • Stay ahead of the curve with insights drawn from over 9,000 educators nationwide.

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