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Children’s Commissioners react to UNICEF report on poverty

20 January 2024

The Children’s Commissioners for Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales said:   “The findings of UNICEF’s report ‘Child Poverty in the Midst of Wealth’ are deeply concerning. Comparative international research like this…

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Turbocharging school attendance

15 January 2024

The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has produced a report showing how far lockdown affected the contract between schools and parents. The report brings together results from a poll of…

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Inclusive family financial education events

16 December 2023

If you work with children and families, don’t miss your opportunity to join one of campaign for learning's completely free workshops to help you to help families become more financially…

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Podcast: The importance of oracy in closing the disadvantage gap

13 December 2023

Angela Schofield, from Staffordshire research school, discusses the fundamental role oracy can play in closing the disadvantage gap.  Click to listen

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Webinar: The unintended consequences of the expansion of ‘trauma informed’

30 November 2023

Has "trauma informed practice" become diluted and monetised? Has it become the new language to pathologise distress? When did EVERYTHING become "trauma informed"? Join Lisa Cherry in an informal conversation…

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Using evidence to inform your Pupil Premium Strategy

26 November 2023

Join Newcastle Research School for a free webinar supporting schools making the best use of evidence for their pupil premium strategy using the EEF's guidance and new resources. Wednesday 6th…

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New EEF podcast: Defining disadvantage

21 November 2023

The EEF has published the latest episode of their podcast, ​‘Evidence into Action’, focusing on defining disadvantage. In this instalment, host Alex Quigley is joined by Kirsten Mould and expert guests…

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Updated: Pupil premium strategy statement template

12 November 2023

The DfE have updated the the 'Pupil premium strategy statement template', and 'Example pupil premium strategy statement (primary)' to update the content in the Outcomes sections and reflect the information…

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Primary school disadvantage gap stops widening

25 October 2023

The attainment gap between disadvantaged primary school pupils and their better-off peers has stopped growing, but remains far above pre-pandemic levels. The Department for Education has published updated key stage 2…

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Educational outcomes of children in social care

13 October 2023

There is widespread political consensus on the importance of boosting school attainment. However, a growing number of children are facing challenges that can hold them back and prevent them from…

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Funding available for chess clubs in primary schools

11 October 2023

The Department for Education will provide funding to increase access to chess for pupils in eligible primary schools. Up to £2,000 is available for settings that have primary provision in…

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EEF publish updated resources to support pupil premium spending

3 October 2023

Three quarters of schools in England say poor attendance and low-reading levels are the biggest challenges affecting their socio-economically disadvantaged pupils’ academic achievement. This is according to analysis of Pupil…

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