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Yesterday, the Education Policy Institute published their Annual Report on the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers in England. Key takeaways: ➡ The disadvantage gaps for 11 and 16 year olds are at their widest levels in over a decade ➡ 5 years olds with SEND are now further behind other children than at any point in the series ➡ Since 2019, disadvantaged pupils at ages 5, 11 and 16 have fallen further behind their peers Policymakers need to take this report seriously. The education system should enable all learners to thrive, but it's currently failing a significant portion of them. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eYuYz2JZ

The latest report from EPI indicates that the education disadvantage gap has widened at age 5. Children entitled to FSM were 4.6 months behind their peers in 2023, a wider gap than in 2019 and in the five years leading up to the pandemic. We face many challenges and there is so much work for all of us to do to tackle educational inequality . We stand at a critical moment with a new government… an opportunity to invest in a high quality early years system that works for all children and families. #earlywordsmatter #literacytrust #earlyyearsmatters https://lnkd.in/eYuYz2JZ

Latest research from the EPI finds that the "disadvantage gap" at age 5 has worsened for children with SEND, and for all children is still above pre-pandemic levels. To close the gap at older ages, the early years are crucial. government must do more to support high quality early childhood education for the most disadvantaged children. https://lnkd.in/eYuYz2JZ

Educational reform is again back on the table here in NZ- but why does reform fail to ever properly result in the desired outcomes? Is it that: "We ask schools to pursue goals that are beyond their capabilities. Schools are simply not very good at a lot of things we ask them to do. They can’t promote equality, they can’t end poverty, they can’t create good jobs, they can’t drive economic growth, they can’t promote public health. Yet we expect them to do all this heavy lifting for us." US educational sociologist David Labaree asks questions of the US school system that seem to also apply to the NZ educational state... in short, school cannot be the answer for societal issues. https://lnkd.in/gCzDjwje

Economically disadvantaged students achieve educational advancement and become academically advantaged https://mtf.ngo/C5Lp1 #educationforall #hopeinaction #upliftinglives #educationchangeslives #transformingfutures #motherteresafoundation

Why is education the best investment we can make? 📚 "Fixing the challenges of the education system needs to start at the top and reach right through to the most disadvantaged if we want education to generate returns for decades to come." For insight from Liberal Democrats Spokesperson for Education, Munira Wilson MP, on investment in education, RAAC, tutoring, on-the-ground work, and children's mental health, read here: https://lnkd.in/gsKy7UEj. To gain full access to the article and read other articles on 'free school meals' and 'teacher recruitment and retention,' please subscribe to our newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/en9w9dfZ, or to receive our print version, please visit: www.chamberuk.com/shop. Education is a key theme that is looked into by Curia’s Levelling Up Commission. Subscribe to our Industrial Strategy group to gain privileged access to events - to find out more please email team@curiauk.com and find out more www.chamberuk.com/events #EducationInvestment #PrioritiseEducation #FutureGenerations #EqualOpportunity #LeadershipInEducation #FixTheSystem #InvestInTeachers #BuildingForTheFuture #ClosingTheGap #MentalHealthMatters #SupportingStudents #EducationForAll #LongTermInvestment #TutoringForEquality #InvestInOurChildren #UKGovernment #UKPolitics

Alarming New Report on Education Inequality The Education Policy Institute (EPI) has released a concerning study on the widening attainment gap in England's education system. At Class Divide, we believe this calls for immediate action. Key findings: Disadvantaged pupils are now 19+ months behind peers by GCSE level The gap has increased at every stage of schooling (ages 5, 11, and 16) Persistently disadvantaged pupils face a two-year gap by age 16 This isn't just about numbers—it's about real children whose potential is being stifled by systemic inequalities. Check out our podcast for the real stories behind this data. In our latest blog post, we look into: ✅ The implications of these findings ✅ How they align with our observations in East Brighton ✅ Our proposed solutions to bridge this gap ✅ Why this is a national crisis demanding immediate attention As professionals in education, policy, or anyone concerned about social equity, we invite you to read our analysis and join the conversation. Together, we can work towards an education system that serves ALL children, regardless of their background. Read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/e8-xSjQs #EducationEquality #SocialMobility #PolicyReform #ClassDivide

Worrying new research shows that the education gap in England has widened. 😟 In the first comprehensive post-pandemic study of the attainment gap, the Education Policy Institute has found that pupils from low-income families have fallen further behind their peers in all regions except in London. Pupils facing disadvantage are now more than 19 months behind by the time they sit their GCSEs, with the gap having increased at every stage of their schooling aged five, 11 and 16. Across England, those described as persistently disadvantaged – pupils eligible for free school meals for at least 80% of their time in school – are even further behind their wealthier peers with a gap of two years by the age 16. At Chapter One, we want to create a world where all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive, because learning to read is not just about succeeding in school, it’s about succeeding in life. That’s why we develop fundamental reading skills and inspire a love for reading from an early age, helping to build confidence in children who might otherwise slip through the cracks. We know that giving children the right support, at the right time, can transform their futures – no matter their circumstances today. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/eYuYz2JZ #ChapterOne #itallstartswithliteracy #employeewellbeing #socialvalue #socialimpact #socialmobility #literacy #corporatepartnerships #corporatevolunteering

The new National Audit Office's report, Improving educational outcomes for disadvantaged children, finds that the DfE does not have a good overview of what it spends, or how effective it is, and has no evidence to justify the significantly lower levels of disadvantage funding in early years. We urge government to look at ways to better target disadvantage funding, especially within the early years, so the gap can be closed for children before they start school. https://ow.ly/yoeE50SI9yh