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Five bits of education related news you might have missed this week.... 📰 SEND papers more complex than cosmology Recent research suggests that some school "information reports" on SEND support are more difficult to read than Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time. 📰 Confusion concerns over Ofsted proposals Leaders warn that proposals for new Ofsted report cards may confuse parents and create "a whole new host of issues," following widespread backlash sparked by leaked plans recently. 📰Knife crime sees sharp rise amongst young children Knife crime is impacting children as young as 11 across England, with experts warning it is widespread and not limited to specific groups. 📰 Sustainability just as important as core subjects A majority of young people feel that lessons about climate change and sustainability are just as important as learning maths and English. 📰Private school pupils no longer outperform state school pupils Recent research reveals that private school pupils in England no longer outperform state school pupils in core GCSE subjects when socioeconomic background is considered, though a grade gap persists in creative subjects. Access full stories, news, research and freebies using the link below. Regular subscribers (also FREE) get early access on a Monday morning. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eApVB_Ec #News #EYFS #Schools #Primary #Secondary #ChildPoverty #Learning #Education #Research #Trending #Insights #Place #Ofsted #TVEd #Sustainability #UNESCO #SEND #Inclusion #KnifeCrime #Crime #YouthCrime #ChildProtection #Safeguarding #Teaching #AttainmentGaps #IndependentSchools #ScoreCard #Policy #SchoolsWeek #TES #BBCNews #Guardian #Media #LatestNews #FiveThings #ThatPovertyGuy

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Three things already making us curious at Tees Valley Education this week Get full access to the links (and even more research) for #FREE via my roundup @ThatPovertyGuy on SubStack 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e_EdnG_k 💡 Should we still be looking at the impact of the pandemic on learning? A longitudinal study, conducted by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) tracks the youngest school-age children affected by the #Covid19 pandemic to assess the long-term impact of partial school closures. It examines how these closures have influenced pupils' attainment in reading and maths, their social skills, and the gap between disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged children. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eyut8veq 💡What can we learn from our four nations about tackling child poverty? A new research briefing from Child Poverty Action Group UK is helpful for better understanding the ways in which poverty and hardship in the UK are compounded by policy. Child poverty has been rising across the UK over the past decade due to cuts to the social security system, with the two-child limit being a key factor driving further increases in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/enFV6MVZ 💡 How can the government and others remove barriers to local leadership in communities and through education? Liz Robinson at Big Education is no stranger to us Tees Valley Education The work of Big Education in both understanding and implementing local community change is inspiring. This article explores two key themes: place-based collaboration and leadership in the education system. It highlights a growing focus on "place" — with government and organisations like the Confederation of School Trusts and Fair Education Alliance prioritising local, community-centred initiatives. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eA2ABRma Thank you to the other thinkers and contributors who feature in next weeks roundup. Including FFT Education FFT Education Datalab Parentkind Schools Week YoungMinds Anne Longfield CBE Centre for Young Lives Bristol City Council University of Oxford University of Sussex Mari Martiskainen Debbie Hopkins Chartered College of Teaching Dr Karen Boardman Blackpool Research School Simon Cox Becky Francis Department for Education and many more.... You can get the full update delivered direct to your inbox on Monday morning for #FREE by simply clicking the link.

"Evidence has shown that rural regions that experience economic advantage and positive wellbeing outcomes, have enacted policies that promote shared prosperity, collective wellbeing, and equitable access to education." As a rural resident I have so much appreciation for the latest National Skills Coalition report on rural college and industry partnerships. Thanks so much to our friends at the The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama and Shelton State Community College for sharing the unique collaboration that occurs across numerous partners in the region and how business is at the table for those workforce discussions. Just want to highlight one of the policy recommendations that I really felt connected to: 1. Increase and Modernize Funding for Community Colleges: Especially in rural communities, community colleges play a significant role in driving economic equity and opportunity in local and regional economies. The antiquated formulas for funding community colleges that are largely based on credit enrollment numbers need to evolve to meet the needs of the 21st Century, recognizing the importance of the range of education and training programs they offer. In addition, funding formulas need to factor in the additional roles that rural community colleges fill in their regions and for their students, providing essential resources and supports and serving as a community hub and convening space.

PNPI's mission is to increase the knowledge, capacity, and diversity of federal postsecondary policymakers, leaders, and thinkers. Our factsheets are one way to provide our community with a substantive and collegial foundation on which to build federal higher education policies that drive positive outcomes for students and their families. Understanding communities of students is crucial to informed policy. Check out our factsheets, which are updated with the most recent data: https://ow.ly/IRZu50RuXRk

Three things to learn in National Skills Coalition's latest report: 1️⃣How rural industry partnerships create place based pathways and opportunity 2️⃣Key factors that make for strong, effective partnerships 3️⃣How state and local policymakers, officials, and administrators can support rural community college and industry partnerships Full read here: https://lnkd.in/eVgPifTr

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Join Principal Erin Lonoff on Sunday, April 14, at the American Planning Association National Planning Conference as she moderates an insightful panel on "Unlocking the Potential of Innovation Districts for Economic Development.". In the wake of lingering commercial vacancies post-COVID, communities are turning to the knowledge economy for support. These panelists, with national experience in innovation district development, will delve into the key ingredients for success in designing and implementing successful innovation districts, highlighting the following topics:   - The significance of innovation districts - Post-pandemic interest of developers and private capital in innovation and life sciences. - Critical elements for advancing innovation districts. - The role of anchor institutions and fostering public-private partnerships. - Ensuring equity in innovation district planning.   This panel will offer valuable insights for communities seeking inclusive economic growth through their knowledge economy. Don't miss out! Register now to join the discussion.    #InnovationDistricts #EconomicDevelopment #KnowledgeEconomy #CommunityDevelopment #PanelDiscussion

Five news items you might have missed in education this week.... 📰 Free school meals in schools boost health A report by an independent health charity highlights that providing free meals to all London primary school children has alleviated food poverty, strengthened school communities, and improved family life. 📰 Calls to make school lunches healthy Food campaigners from Action on Salt | Action on Sugar | World Action on Salt, Sugar and Health are urging ministers to ban cakes and biscuits in school lunches and overhaul nutritional guidelines to address the health risks of excessive sugar consumption. 📰Scorecard trial to assess how schools serve disadvantaged communities A trial scorecard assessing schools' support for disadvantaged pupils, including community engagement, off-rolling, and fair student intake, is being tested in hopes Ofsted will adopt it. 📰 Home school planning permission sought The government has proposed plans requiring parents of children under child protection enquiries or plans to seek local authority permission before home educating them. 📰 Seven things learned from DfE's MP session on SEND The SEND system needs urgent reform, as a top DfE official admitted past plans "didn't go far enough" and denied aims to limit EHCP access, amid warnings of financial unsustainability. Access the full stories, research, resources and funding opportunities through the link below: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eA69FfW8 Thanks again to the regular contributors and colleagues at Tees Valley Education for signposting #SEND #Inclusion #Poverty #Education #Hardship #News #TeesValleyEducation #PLACE #ThatPovertyGuy #TVEd #Teesside #ActionOnSugar #EHCP #Funding #Research #Health #Schools #Learning #CommunityEngagement #Disadvantage #Ofsted

Three things that made us more curious at Tees Valley Education this week 💡Things Worth Knowing: The role of assumed knowledge in youth transitions for education to employment This report from Social Market Foundation and Speakers for Schools focuses on the significant role that parental education, wealth, and knowledge of the system play in shaping the life chances of young people, particularly in their educational outcomes and career success. Payne and Gollings (2024) highlight why young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, even with similar academic performance to their more privileged peers, often fare worse in higher education and the job market. The research attributes this disparity to a lack of "assumed knowledge" about how to navigate the education and career systems. This research chimes with work we are doing with the generous support of SHINE Trust and with support from Chartered College of Teaching Evidence Based Education Stuart Kime FCCT on crafting curriculum with disadvantage in mind. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ekWEa8fU 💡 Tackling Child Poverty: Developing Our Strategy  This paper from government outlines key initiatives, such as making work pay, lowering energy costs, making housing more affordable, and expanding access to childcare. It also stresses the importance of collaboration across government, businesses, and community organizations to tackle the deep-rooted causes of poverty.  🔗 https://lnkd.in/e7gemjyj 💡 Driving system change: From neighbourhood to national We recently had the pleasure of contributing to a roundtable event with our colleagues at Fair Education Alliance and from a range of partnerships. The theme was "Driving Systems Change Together," emphasising collective action to address systemic issues that sustain inequality. To catch up on a recording of our webinar and what we shared in relation to our #PLACE project with Fair Education Alliance Bloomberg and others 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ekDN_p62 Thanks also to other contributors featured in the next roundup Centre for Young Lives Voice 21 UK Impetus UK Limited Education Policy Institute Children North East Lorna Nicoll Michele Deans North East Child Poverty Commission One Cornwall SecEd Schools Week Tes Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Gina Cicerone Katrina Morley Big Education Get full access to the research and a host of other resources/insights through my #FREE substack below 🔗 https://lnkd.in/exujjynZ