When non-native speakers compete for top schools

In the UK, the migration issue became particularly important after 2004, when ten new countries joined the European Union (EU), which granted freedom of movement to 450 million people across 24 countries. As a result, the UK experienced a dramatic increase in the inflow of migrants, with almost one million people moving to the UK between 2004 and 2014.

In this seminar, Elisa will explore the consequences of the unprecedented migrant inflows into the UK that followed the 2004 EU enlargement. She will look at the link between migrants’ demand for school places and the school displacement of native students in England. She will talk about the consequences of increased competition for schools and exposure to new peers on natives' educational achievements.

This event will be particularly useful for researchers, teachers and policy makers.

Please note this is a hybrid event and can be joined both in-person or online.

Related links

• Event recording
• Tweet with #CEPEOSeminarSeries
• Centre for Education Policy and Equalising Opportunities (CEPEO)
• CEPEO Seminar Series
• Department of Learning and Leadership