Reports and campaigns

At Pearson, we regularly write, commission or sponsor reports on the big issues in UK education policy. We also lead campaigns to help improve learning and achievement for everyone. You can find out more here.

Making Waves

Making Waves

Research with The Centre for Education and Youth.
Link to Global Learner Survey and Higher Education White Paper

Global Learner Survey and Higher Education White Paper

A first of its kind study of how learners around the globe seek education.
Link to Report from the Commission on Sustainable Learning for Work, Life and a Changing Economy 2018

Report from the Commission

The Commission was established in June 2018 to explore the UK skills problem.

Report on a long-term vision for Apprenticeships

A report from the Independent Apprenticeship Policy Group on a long-term vision for apprenticeships.

#TestingTheWater report

#TestingTheWater is Pearson and LKMco's new report, setting out steps for how assessment can underpin, rather than undermine, great classroom teaching.

Employability in Higher Education

A review​ of practice and strategies around the world.

Global Learning Programme

The Global Learning Programme has helped teachers in primary, secondary and special schools teach development and global issues at KS2 and KS3.

Professional development research

Our professional development is there to support you with our qualifications and resources, developed by experts and always based on the latest research.

Connecting Classrooms through Global Learning

A new opportunity for schools to access free CPD and funding to develop school partnerships

Progress matters in Primary too

‘Pupil progress’ should be the main accountability measure for primary schools in England, says a January 2015 report from think tank CentreForum.
Link to the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study page

Progress in International Reading Literacy Study

We’re working with Oxford University to form England’s National Research Centre for the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2016.

Making Education Work

Is the school curriculum doing everything it can to support the economy in the future? A report released in January 2014 says it needs to do more.

Reforming the school accountability system

At Pearson, we think that the school accountability system should be reformed to make learner progress the main standard for judging schools and colleges.

Raising productivity through better technical education

In July 2015, Pearson and the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) produced this report on ways to improve higher technical skills across the country.