Documents

Academies Bill

In England

The Queen’s Speech on 25 May 2010 announced the Academies Bill and the Cabinet Office briefing on the Bill states that the Bill will “enable more schools to become Academies and give them the freedoms and flexibilities they need to continue to drive up standards”.

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Aiming High

Update for NATT+ members on Aiming high for young people - three years on.

This document gives GRT practitioners the evidence needed to continue outreach and inter-agency development work with the GRT communities.

It outlines the achievements against its original ten-year strategy of the same title. It measures progress made against the three main Aiming high principles: 'empowerment', 'access and inclusion' and 'capacity and quality'.

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Improving Outcomes for Gypsy Roma Traveller pupils - What Works

You may be interested in this summary of the findings of the case study phase of the research

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This is one strand of an investigation into the educational experiences of and outcomes for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) pupils. The research involves analysis of national data, a survey of schools, a literature review (already published), and 20 case studies.

Final Report from the Cambridge Primary Review

Following its three-year enquiry and 31 interim reports, the Cambridge Primary Review has published its final report on the condition and future of English primary education.

The report finds Englandʼs primary schools under intense pressure but in good heart and in general doing a good job.

The report draws on more than 4000 published sources, both national and international, together with: 28 specially-commissioned research surveys; 1052 written submissions from leading organisations and individuals. The report has been written by a team of 14 authors, supported by 66 research consultants and a 20-strong advisory committee. Its 608 pages and 24 chapters end with 78 formal conclusions and 75 recommendations for future policy and practice, all endorsed by the reportʼs authors and the Reviewʼs advisory committee.

Final Report from the Cambridge Primary Review