Attainment Gap

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Impact of School Closures and Subsequent Support Strategies on Attainment and Socio-Emotional Wellbeing

This report assesses the extent to which Key Stage 1 pupils’ attainment in reading and maths were impacted by partial school closures during the first national Covid-19 lockdown, and particularly the effect on disadvantaged pupils.

3 Feb

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Impact Of School Closures On The Attainment Gap

The attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers could increase by up 75% because of lockdown, according to a report by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) research charity.

17 Jun

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Selection On Attainment? Local Authorities, Pupil Backgrounds, Attainment And Grammar School Opportunities

Expanding the number of grammar schools is unlikely to promote social mobility by providing more opportunities for disadvantaged pupils, according to this new study published in Educational Review.

23 Jul

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Bridging The Gap: Giving Adopted Children An Equal Chance In School

This report by charity, Adoption UK, warns that many adopted children, who have often had traumatic early years, are struggling to cope emotionally at school and are failing academically as a result.

9 Jul