IfG in the news
Labour Send changes at risk as parents rush to secure support, say experts
The Guardian quotes from the IfG's Performance Tracker 2026 report on schools.
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07 OCT 2026
Report chapter
Performance Tracker 2026: Schools
The government must better measure success across its school priorities and set out a clear long-term vision for the structure of the school system.
07 OCT 2026
Report
Public Services Performance Tracker 2026
The most comprehensive stocktake of the Labour government’s progress on public services since the 2024 general election.
06 OCT 2026
Press release
Burnham's public service reforms still need a plan for schools
The IfG’s verdict on the government’s goals on attainment and absence, teacher workforce, SEND reform, schools funding, and the system.
Hybrid event
12 May 2026
What does the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act mean for children’s social care?
14:00 — 15:00An expert panel explored the next steps for children’s social care reform and new analysis from the Institute for Government.