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Investigating Compulsion for Mathematics Study to 18

In comparison to other jurisdictions, England is viewed as having a mathematics ‘problem’ at all age groups, but specifically for those aged 16–18 years.The government has shown its support for increasing participation in mathematics, stating that it hopes to have ‘the vast majority of 16- to 18-year-old learners studying some form of mathematics within the next decade’. The research contained herein sought to investigate the evidence behind the calls for compulsion.

Teach First

As a follow-up to CUREE's work with Teach First on the High-Performing Schools project, we are now beginning work on a new project with Teach First to evaluate factors which influence a school's developmental progress over time. 

What makes exceptional schools exceptional?

generic site logoSpeaking at the second ResearchED conference on 6 September 2014, Philippa Cordingely offered some further insights into the differences between schools that were *merely* strong and those which were exceptional in meeting the needs of vulnerable learners.

Her presentation which can be downloaded from here outlined the key features which distinguished those schools which were exceptional (75%+ at GCSE including English and Maths) ) from those merely very good (achieving at least national averages) at meeting the needs of vulnerable learners in communities with very high FSM (free school meals).

Making research work for teachers, for students, for leaders and the system

On Saturday 24th June, Philippa and Paul attended the 'Teacher Research Conference' at Sussex University. 

Philippa presented a keynote on "Making research work for teacher, for students, for leaders and the system". In her presentation Philippa highlighted the consistent evidence about the contribution of research to learning; something that we at CUREE are particularly passionate about. 

If you would like a copy of this presentation for in-school use, we are quite happy to send it to you. Just email amy.britton-powell@curee.co.uk and request a copy.

Philippa is also available on Twitter if you have any questions @PhilippaCcuree

BFI/Into Film- 5-19 programme

The British Film Institute (BFI) has commissioned CUREE to conduct an evaluation of the 5-19 film education programme that is being delivered by Into Film, in partnership with the BFI, over a period of four years (2013-2017). This programme includes a wide range of activities (such as film clubs, film festivals and film making activities) to encourage watching, making and critical understanding of film for 5-19 year olds across the UK.

The challenge of maths and English teaching in the Further Education and Skills Sector in England

English and maths in the FE and skills sector

The Education and Training Foundation was tasked with  implementing a new plan to improve the reach of numeracy and literacy teaching at level 2 including GCSEs in the country’s vocational education sector. The objective was to create a cohort of “work entrants” with world class numeracy and literacy skills and knowledge.

ETF Evaluation

CUREE is currently working with the Education and Training Foundation, the body set up by the Department for Education to represent and support the Further Education sector, to provide a framework for structuring evidence-based evaluation of their various services to develop and build capacity amongst FE colleges and work based training providers.

FILMCLUB Inclusion Projects Evaluation

FILMCLUB Inclusion Projects Evaluation

CUREE are working with FILMCLUB to evaluate their three new inclusion projects. These projects aim to use film to help specific (including disadvantaged) groups of students. These projects target:

  • newly arrived students and their peers;
  • students with SEN and their peers; and
  • students in rural areas who rarely travel outside of their community.

 

The evaluation will look at how the project has impacted on pupil outcomes such as: