Poverty and socio-economic disadvantage are major determinants of educational outcomes in England. Research from Manchester Institute of Education that classroom interventions funded through Pupil Premium will be insufficient to improve educational outcomes for poorer pupils.
Education professionals are best placed to understand the specific challenges faced by their communities, and how this might impact their access to education. The NEU is proud to support Manchester University’s Local Matters project – an initiative that empowers school staff to engage in action-based research to develop an evidence based local response to local issues.
