The National Strategies on the web - Leadership, Local Authority leadership, Inclusion strategic leads, Early Years

Local authority quality standards (LAQS) for Gifted and Talented education: A self-evaluation and improvement resource

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00 +0100

A flyer to promote the use of the Local Authority Quality Standards (LAQS) with LA colleagues and schools. Ref: 00790-2009

Gender Agenda reports

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00 +0100

Introduction to three reports on gender and achievement in schools, showing that a positive learning ethos, high expectations, good teaching and classroom management, close tracking of individual pupils' achievement and subsequent effective support for learning are all critical in improving not only boys' performance but the performance of all pupils. The reports follow on from DCSF's Gender Agenda, launched in spring 2008: 18 months of activity designed to improve the performance of underperforming boys and girls.

SEN and LDD Resources and publications

Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00 +0100

Introduction and links to special educational needs (SEN) and learning difficulties and disabilities (LDD) areas dealing with Maximising progress and Leading on inclusion documents.

SEN/LDD Attainment and progress

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00 +0000

Link to the SEN/LDD Attainment and progress document with information on National Expectations, Progression Guidance Project, use of data, Target setting and tracking progress, Public Service Agreements and National Indicators, SEN/LDD data sets, and the National Indicator 104 and 105 – The SEN/non-SEN gap.

Quality standards and criteria for local authority self-evaluation

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00 +0100

Document outlining the method of reporting on the impact of the National Strategies work and the progress of local authorities. Ref: 00615-2008BKT-EN

Narrowing the Gaps: overview

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00 +0100

An area designed for senior leaders and teachers in primary and secondary schools and settings. It offers a dynamic range of resources and approaches to help close gaps by overcoming barriers to unlock the potential of pupils entitled to free school meals.

The 2009-10 SEN/LDD self-evaluation framework and data set for local authorities

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00 +0100

Information about the SEN/LDD framework, which supports LAs in reviewing and evaluating strategy, services and provision for children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)/Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (LDD). The framework contextualises SEN/LDD issues within the five outcomes of Every Child Matters and has been designed to help LAs evaluate their own progress and identify areas for further development.

Gender and Education: 'Gapbusters' – Schools that close or narrow the attainment gap between boys and girls in English

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00 +0100

This paper reports on research carried out during spring 2008 into seven primary and nine secondary schools in England that had consistently closed or narrowed the attainment gap between boys and girls in English. The main research question was: If there are schools that have consistently closed or narrowed the gender gap between boys and girls in English, what are the factors that have led to their success?

Gender and Education – Mythbusters: Addressing Gender and Achievement: Myths and realities

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00 +0100

This document identifies and dispels some of the current and unhelpful myths about gender and education and counters them with an evidence-based rationale. It is designed for use by educators from all phases and stages of schooling and can be used in a variety of ways and contexts, including to open up dialogue about gender issues in education with teachers and other school staff, trainees and pupils.

Gender issues in school – What works to improve achievement for boys and girls

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00 +0100

This resource provides guidance to senior leaders and teachers in schools who are seeking to improve boys' and girls' achievement, particularly in English and literacy. It is a companion piece to Addressing Gender and Achievement: Myths and realities (Ref: 00559-2009BKT-EN) which dispels some of the current and unhelpful myths about gender and education.

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00 +0100