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Sir Peter Lampl: A lesson in teaching

…were the disheartening words of my physics teacher. Although physics was my best subject, it was the chemistry teacher who nurtured me to the point where I did end up…

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What Works – A winning formula

commissioned over 40 randomised research trials in our schools – the gold standard for evaluations on what works. Over the coming years these studies will add greatly to our knowledge

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Evaluating widening participation

knowledge of previous evidence to devise a programme, and then monitor outcomes of participating students in comparison to similar students not on the programme. The Trust is currently developing a…

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Worlds Apart

…often abstract and complex findings of education research. But after years of working with schools, I’m afraid I’ve had to re-assess this rule. To affect genuine change – this is…

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Enabling the able

…four-year programme of support through residential Easter and Summer schools and mentoring. The course will give students the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge of core subjects, develop new skills and…