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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

FFT Attendance Tracker is now updated with the latest school and national weekly attendance data up to Friday 18 September 2026. 📊 View your school's attendance 🔍 🔗 vist.ly/5jcw2 #attendancematters #education

FFT Attendance Tracker with primary average at 96% and secondary average at 93.47% for Sept 14-18.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

⏰ The #KS2 Early Results Service closes at 12pm, Friday 4 Sept. Upload your 2026 results and you'll have your analysis by 10 Sept. Phonics has reopened too - missed the summer window? You can still take part. Free for #FFTAspire schools: vist.ly/5gyus

FFT Aspire graphic reminding of KS2 result upload with deadline 12pm, 4 September.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Join FFT Education Datalab as they go beyond the headlines on this summer's results: the national picture across #KS4 and #KS5, and what it means for the year ahead. 📊 Free webinar, Thu 10 Sept at 4:00pm 🔗 Register your place: vist.ly/5gfcv

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

If you missed it, here's what stood out in our analysis of this summer's #GCSEResults. 📈 • Top grades up 0.1pt to 23.1% • The gender gap narrows for a fifth year • Re-take entries up 6–7%, but grade 4 passes fall 🔗 Read the full analysis: vist.ly/5g7is

ffteducationdatalab.org.uk

GCSE and Level 1/2 results 2026: The main trends in grades and entries - FFT Education Datalab

Our round up of everything you need to know about the 2026 results.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

📊 Subject value added figures are live in #FFTAspire for schools that uploaded KS4 results by 21 Aug Progress 8 also now live, based on 1,530 schools. Missed the deadline? Upload by 3pm, 11 Sept to still get your figures! #KS4Results

FFT Aspire Early Results Service with subject value added figures and updated KS4 national figures for 1,530 schools.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Our #KS4 #EarlyResultsService is open! Upload GCSE & vocational results by 10am tomorrow to count towards the 2026 FFT national picture. 📊 Join our KS4 Results Webinar on Fri 21 Aug at 11am, to see how your school compares nationally: 🔗 vist.ly/5fcrw #FFTAspire

FFT Aspire graphic with Key Stage 4 upload instructions and report deadlines.

KS4 2026 Results webinar on Friday 21 August, suitable for education professionals.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Congratulations to everyone collecting KS5 results today! 🎉 Over 700 schools have already joined our KS5 Early Results Service to see how they compare nationally. 🔗 Not signed up? Send by 3pm tomorrow (Fri 14th): vist.ly/5eny2 #FFTAspire #EarlyResultsService #KS5

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

End-of-year data tells you what happened, not what's happening now. #AspirePupilTracking completes the data cycle - from #KS3 to #KS5, so results day confirms progress you've already tracked, not the first time you see the full picture. 🔗 Discover today: vist.ly/5bir3

Graph showing student progress from KS3 Year 7 to KS5 Year 13 with text 'Every year group. One connected picture'.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Get your early KS2 results analysis 📊 (For existing FFT Aspire customers) ▫️ Uploads open: Thursday 16 July ▫️ Upload deadline: midday, Monday 20 July ▫️ Report ready in FFT Aspire: Friday 24 July 🔗 How to upload: vist.ly/5b6hu #FFTEarlyResultsService #Data #KS2

Graphic explaining the FFT Aspire Early Results Service for KS2 assessments.

FFT Aspire Key Stage 2 schedule: Opens 16 July, Upload by 20 July, Access reports 24 July, for existing customers.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

We're at the National Governance Conference for Schools and Trusts this Friday! 📍 Stand 24 at The Vox, Resorts World Birmingham B40 1PU 🗓️ 10 July Book a visiting slot: vist.ly/5aghr Keep an eye out for what's available at our stand... 👀 @natlgovassoc.bluesky.social #NGAconf #FFT

NGA exhibition announcement with date, location, and benefits.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

1 in 3 white disadvantaged pupils leave primary school without reading fluently enough for secondary school. 📖 @fftedudatalab.bsky.social.bsky.social findings, covered by @theguardian.com, back the call for reading fluency as a national priority. 🔗 Read the full article: vist.ly/5ac7s

theguardian.com

Third of disadvantaged white pupils in England leave primary school without being able to read properly

Exclusive: Analysis finds lower reading fluency than children from other ethnic backgrounds and richer peers

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

FFT Attendance Tracker is now updated with the latest school and national weekly attendance data up to Friday 3 July 2026. View your school's attendance: 🔍👇 vist.ly/5abrw #attendancematters #education

FFT Attendance Tracker showing 94.8% for Primary and 91.1% for Secondary with up arrows.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

FFT Regional Attendance Tracker is updated with the latest national & regional attendance. 📊 View the latest data here 👇 vist.ly/5a8by #attendance #attendancematters #education

Attendance tracker showing 94.8% for primary and 91.1% for secondary schools.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

How much school did pupils miss during last week's heatwave? 🌡️ Data from ~10,000 schools shows missed sessions jumped to 16.5% at primary and 23.6% at secondary - with a peak on Friday. 👉 vist.ly/59xg2 #SchoolAttendance #Heatwave

Students in uniforms walking up stairs outdoors.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

⏰ Final Unlocking Reading in-person sessions — two dates left on Wednesday 8 July (London & Leeds). Free, DfE-funded half-day CPD for secondary schools. Spaces are very limited. 👉 vist.ly/59uby #UnlockingReading #CPD #DfEFunded

Large group of people sitting at tables in a conference room with presentation screen; text reads 'Unlocking Reading.'

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

FFT Attendance Tracker is now updated with the latest school and national weekly attendance data up to Friday 26 June 2026. View your school's attendance: 🔍👇 signin.fft.org.uk/Account/Login #attendancematters #education

Attendance Tracker showing 89.1% for primary and 87.0% for secondary.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

FFT Regional Attendance Tracker is updated with the latest national & regional attendance. 📊 View the latest data here 👇 vist.ly/59fdq #attendance #attendancematters #education

Infographic showing FFT Primary 89.1% and Secondary 87.0% attendance averages with declining arrows.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

FFT Attendance Tracker is now updated with the latest school and national weekly attendance data up to Friday 19 June 2026. View your school's attendance. 🔍 👇 vist.ly/58vqd #attendancematters #education

FFT Attendance Tracker with primary at 94.8% and secondary at 91.5% from June 15-19.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

FFT Regional Attendance Tracker is updated with the latest national & regional attendance. 📊 View the latest data here 👇 vist.ly/58v75 #attendance #attendancematters #education

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

25% of pupils start secondary school below the expected reading standard. 58% for those with SEN. Unlocking Reading gives every teacher the tools to help. Free, DfE-funded - new dates this summer. 🔗 vist.ly/58rhh #UnlockingReading #CPD #DfEFunded

People seated at tables in a training session with a presentation screen.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Assessment made simple. Highlight gaps in phonics, decoding or fluency early, and intervene before issues escalate. Identifying pupils at risk of falling behind in minutes - and establish a clear starting point. 🔍 🔗 Learn more today: vist.ly/572qf

Visual highlighting the importance of identifying reading gaps from KS1 to KS3. Uses a magnifying glass graphic to symbolize clarity and focus.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

We're at the CST Data & Digital Transformation Conference tomorrow! 📍 Stand 8, BCEC Birmingham As a CST Platinum Partner, FFT's trusted data tools help 16,000+ schools & trusts make better decisions — 25 years of experience. Come find us! #CSTDataConference #FFTAspire #Data

Announcement poster for the Confederation of School Trusts Conference 2026, highlighting participation and offering insights for schools.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Grounded in national evidence: our FFT Estimates. Your starting point. Join our 16 June webinar to unpack the FFT Estimates model - how they're generated, what makes them so robust, and why thousands of schools have trusted them for 20+ years. 🔗 Link: vist.ly/57tvk

A graphic illustrating the concept of growth from a strong foundation. A tree metaphor is used to convey outcomes stemming from FFT estimates, supported by national data and evidence.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

🎁 WIN an Exclusive Book Bundle at #NESLlandudno today! Thank you to Noisy Newt Books / Llyfrau Madfall Swnllyd of Llandeilo for putting together a brilliant stack of reads for the prize bundle! 📚 Details on how to enter are below 👇 GOOD LUCK / POB LWC! #NES2026 #Raffle #FFT #Education

Flyer for a raffle at the National Education Show featuring an exclusive book bundle prize. Find FFT at Stand 34 for entry.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

"The training was very thought provoking and has helped us to formulate next steps as a school." 💬 New #UnlockingReading dates available this summer - free, DfE-funded #CPD for secondary schools. 🔗 vist.ly/57h3v #DfEFunded

Promotional graphic for free training sessions by FFT, the Department for Education, and Royal Holloway University of London. Features a testimonial praising the training's impact on schools.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

What makes FFT Estimates so reliable? Every insight is informed by @fftedudatalab.bsky.social.bsky.social - one of the UK's most respected education research teams. Join our 16 June webinar to hear their statisticians unpack what makes Estimates so robust. 🔗 Join our webinar: vist.ly/57e9n

An advertisement for an FFT Aspire webinar discussing the reliability of FFT estimates. Features graphics of a laptop and colorful charts.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

📅 New #UnlockingReading training dates are now available - Summer Term 2026. 🔓 Free, DfE-funded in-person #CPD for secondary schools. Last chance to attend this academic year - June & July dates now open. Spaces are limited. 🔗 vist.ly/573z8

A professional development event for educators, focusing on supporting struggling readers. The event takes place in a formal, wood-paneled hall with an attentive audience.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Good luck with the Phonics Screening Check next week! 🍀 Prep pupils for next year with FFT 👇 📚 Reading Assessment Programme 📚 Success for All Phonics Find out more: vist.ly/56kig #PhonicsScreeningCheck #KS1 #GoodLuck #FFT

An encouraging graphic wishing luck to those involved in the Phonics Screening Check, featuring phonics illustrations and a shamrock icon.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

FFT Attendance Tracker is now updated with the latest school and national weekly attendance data up to Friday 15 May 2026. View your school's attendance. 🔍 👇 vist.ly/53vz4 #attendancematters #education

A graphic showing FFT attendance growth for primary and secondary schools for the week of May 11-15. The primary attendance increased by 0.3% to 95.6%, while secondary attendance remained at 90.5%.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

FFT Regional Attendance Tracker is updated with the latest national & regional attendance. 📊 View the latest data here 👇 vist.ly/54qsb #attendance #attendancematters #education

An infographic displaying the FFT national average attendance for primary and secondary levels from May 11 to May 15. It shows a primary average of 95.6% with a 0.3% increase and a secondary average of 90.5% with no change.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

2 days at #COBIS2026 in London for Abigail Bryan & Elizabeth Jenner! ✅ Thank you to all who visited FFT at booth 64 — we hope you make good use of your FFT tumbler if you got one! 🔗 Missed us? Get in touch: vist.ly/54aq4 #WeAreCOBIS #InternationalSchools #FFT

Two women smiling at the COBIS conference standing in front of a branded backdrop. The mood is friendly and professional.

Two women stand smiling at an educational conference booth showcasing FFT Education materials. The booth is equipped with informative banners and brochures promoting improved student outcomes.

A stainless steel travel mug with green accents held by hands, set against a backdrop of informational brochures and red bags, suggesting a promotional event. The environment appears professional with a focus on education.

Two COBIS event name badges for attendees Elizabeth Jenner and Abigail Bryan from FFT Education, each attached to blue lanyards.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

FFT Attendance Tracker is now updated with the latest school and national weekly attendance data up to Friday 8 May 2026. View your school's attendance. 🔍 👇 vist.ly/53vz8 #attendancematters #education

Display of national average attendance statistics for FFT Primary and Secondary from May 4 to May 8. The image shows a decrease in attendance rates with corresponding percentages.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

FFT Regional Attendance Tracker is updated with the latest national & regional attendance. 📊 View the latest data here 👇 vist.ly/53rxs #attendance #attendancematters #education

Visual report on FFT attendance averages for primary and secondary schools across regions, indicating a decrease.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

We're at the 44th COBIS Annual Conference this weekend as a COBIS Supporting Associate! 📍 Stand 64 at Convene 155 Bishopsgate 🗓️ 9-11 May Book a visiting slot: vist.ly/53hak #WeAreCOBIS #COBIS2026 #FFT

Promotional image for the 44th COBIS Annual Conference occurring on 9-11 May 2026. It highlights the event's venue and features insights for schools.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

A great day at The Schools & Academies Show 2026! ✅ Thanks to everyone who stopped by our stand — and to Jon-Paul of Caricature Shack who "drew" in the crowds! It was great to connect with customers old and new! 🤝 Missed us? Let's pick it up here: 🔗 vist.ly/53gtm #SAAShow #FFT

A group of five people smiling at an educational booth with bright, colorful backgrounds. The setting is friendly and professional.

An artist draws a caricature of a seated woman at a busy event. The atmosphere is lively and colorful with a fun, creative vibe.

Four individuals pose at an educational conference booth with colorful displays promoting school insights and literacy programs. The atmosphere is professional and inviting.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Remember yesterday's hint? Now it makes sense... Stop by, sit down, get caricatured! 👨🏻‍🎨 Jon-Paul from @Caricatureshack joins us on Stand J26 — pull up a seat, chat to the FFT team, walk away with a portrait! 🎨 🗓️ Tomorrow 📍 London ExCeL, J26 #SAAShow #FFT

Promotional image for Jon-Paul’s Caricature Shack at the Schools & Academies Show, with previous caricatures displayed by the FFT team. The mood is fun and inviting.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

This Thursday. London ExCeL. Stand J26. 💡 Powerful insights for schools 📈 Better decisions, better outcomes 📗 From first sounds to fluent readers 🔗 Book a visiting slot: vist.ly/5343a #SAAShow #FFT

Promotional graphic for the Schools & Academies Show, happening on May 7, 2026, at London ExCeL. The image features colorful logos and text highlighting the exhibition details.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

FFT Attendance Tracker is now updated with the latest school and national weekly attendance data up to Friday 1 May 2026. View your school's attendance. 🔍 👇 vist.ly/5336y #attendancematters #education

Image displaying FFT Primary and Secondary national average attendance rates for April 27 to May 1. Both rates have decreased slightly.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

FFT Regional Attendance Tracker is updated with the latest national & regional attendance. 📊 View the latest data here 👇 vist.ly/53357 #attendance #attendancematters #education

Graphical display of national average attendance rates for primary and secondary schools in the UK for a specified week. The mood is informative and professional.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Secondary schools across England are telling us what Unlocking Reading is doing for their staff and pupils. 🤩 The full CPD programme is now on demand — practical, free, and fully DfE-funded. 🔓 🔗 Access free training: vist.ly/42zwp #UnlockingReading #CPD #FFT #DfE

Promotional image for free training on Unlocking Reading, featuring a testimonial from a school library director.

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

FFT Regional Attendance Tracker is updated with the latest national & regional attendance. 📊 View the latest data here 👇 vist.ly/4zxii #attendance #attendancematters #education

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

🚀 KS3 Launch Incoming! FFT's Reading Assessment Programme, already trusted by 1,300+ schools, is rolling out to KS3 this September. Get your pupils ready for the DfE's mandatory Year 8 Reading Test before it lands! 🔗 Join a free briefing: vist.ly/4zmcx #FFT #KS3 #ReadingTest

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

The Unlocking Reading online portal is now open! 🔓 Free, on-demand CPD for secondary teachers, TAs and leaders — 10 modules to help your whole team support struggling readers. Start here 👉 vist.ly/4zdkf #FFT #DfE #UnlockingReading #CPD

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

🌷 Happy Easter from everyone at FFT! 🐰 For all schools who are celebrating and enjoying the break, we hope you have a well-deserved rest — and maybe a bit of chocolate too... #HappyEaster 🐣 #FFT #Education

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

FFT Attendance Tracker is now updated with the latest school and national weekly attendance data up to Friday 27 March 2026. View your school's attendance. 🔍 👇 vist.ly/4wkvv #attendancematters #education

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

FFT Regional Attendance Tracker is updated with the latest national & regional attendance. 📊 View the latest data here 👇 vist.ly/4wkhy #attendance #attendancematters #education

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

FFT Attendance Tracker is now updated with the latest school and national weekly attendance data up to Friday 20 March 2026. View your school's attendance. 🔍 👇 vist.ly/4vwjq #attendancematters #education

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

FFT Regional Attendance Tracker is updated with the latest national & regional attendance. 📊 View the latest data here 👇 vist.ly/4vsfc #attendance #attendancematters #education

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

FFT Regional Attendance Tracker is updated with the latest national & regional attendance. 📊 View the latest data here 👇 vist.ly/4u2wu #attendance #attendancematters #education

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FFT Education @fftedu.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

🚨 Last chance to enter our #FFTReadAnywhere World Book Day Challenge! 📚 Share a photo of where reading happens beyond the classroom for a chance to win a £50 book token! Entries close 13 March. All the information you need to enter is below 👇 T&Cs: vist.ly/4uf5u

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