Effective Classroom Strategies

The latest research review from <a href="http://www.c4eo.org.uk/" target="_blank">C4EO</a> examines evidence surrounding the issue of closing the achievement gap for children living in poverty. The report was compiled by a team from the University of York, who looked at "what works" in improving learning outcomes for disadvantaged children. In particular, the researchers focussed on strategies and interventions to improve core literacy and numeracy across early-years, primary and secondary settings.<br /><br />To read the full text and study the conclusions of <span style="font-style: italic;">Effective Classroom Strategies for Closing the Gap in Educational Achievement for Children and Young People Living in Poverty, including White Working-Class Boys</span> (quite a lengthy title!), <a href="http://www.c4eo.org.uk/themes/schools/classroomstrategies/files/classroom_strategies_research_review.pdf" target="_blank">click here</a>.

Effective Classroom Strategies

The latest research review from C4EO examines evidence surrounding the issue of closing the achievement gap for children living in poverty....

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Early Years Professional Status

Yesterday saw the publication of the <a href="http://www.cwdcouncil.org.uk/assets/0001/1377/First_National_Survey_of_Practitoners_with_EYPS.pdf" target="_blank">first national survey</a> on the role and impact of graduate leaders in the early years sector. This report was commissioned by the <a href="http://www.cwdcouncil.org.uk/" target="_blank">Children's Workforce Development Council</a>, and the research carried out by the University of Wolverhampton. Among the findings are the claim that more than three-quarters of practitioners who have achieved Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) believe that the qualification has <a href="http://www.cypnow.co.uk/bulletins/Daily-Bulletin/news/1051651/?DCMP=EMC-DailyBulletin" target="_blank">helped to boost their standing in the workforce</a>, and so increase their confidence.<br /><br />The survey came out on the same day that the government will <a href="http://www.cwdcouncil.org.uk/news/4591_government-continues-investment-in-early-years-graduate-leadership" target="_blank">continue to fund the EYPS programme</a> for the next year.

Early Years Professional Status

Yesterday saw the publication of the first national survey on the role and impact of graduate leaders in the early years sector. This repor...

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