Tackling disadvantage: Selected reading
Written By: Author(s): Cat Scutt
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A collection of articles, blogs, tools and resources around tackling disadvantage
'Narrowing the gap' in attainment for pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds remains a key priority in education. This page includes links to a wide range of useful articles, blogs, research reports and resources from different sources (all freely available or available through Chartered College membership) that explore ideas relating to how we can tackle the attainment gap. These resources may be a potential starting point to help you reflect on this area, assess what you are already doing well and what you could consider doing differently.
Critically, the resources collated here will not provide an 'answer' to what is a very complex challenge. Some of the articles will also present opposing viewpoints, and ones which may contradict your own viewpoint or experience. They should provoke thought, debate and discussion. Evidence-informed practice requires teachers and school leaders to make expert decisions based on their local context, professional experience and available research ev
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This article was published in December 2019 and reflects the terminology and understanding of research and evidence in use at the time. Some terms and conclusions may no longer align with current standards. We encourage readers to approach the content with an understanding of this context.
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