Disadvantage in education
Explore the governing board's role in tackling educational disadvantage.
Disadvantage in education is consistently reported as one of the biggest challenges that schools and trusts face. Having a clear听focus on meeting the needs of disadvantaged pupils, who may need additional support to fulfil their potential, is fundamental to听raising standards for all pupils in your听school/trust.
精品SM在线影片 encourages governing boards to move beyond viewing eligibility for the pupil premium as the only indicator of disadvantage. We have established five broad drivers of disadvantage:
- Poverty
- Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- Vulnerability (including looked after children and young carers)
- Certain ethnic groups
- Mental听health and wellbeing
Our听Widening the lens听on disadvantage听guidance is designed to help governing boards听explore what disadvantage means in听their context and to identify pupil groups who听may need additional support. It听forms an introduction to 精品SM在线影片's series of toolkits for tackling disadvantage in education.
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