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Here is a new paper I just published : https://lnkd.in/eBCeNJ4E Feel free to reach out if you want to discuss some of the findings !

Three things that made us more curious at Tees Valley Education this week 💡Things Worth Knowing: The role of assumed knowledge in youth transitions for education to employment This report from Social Market Foundation and Speakers for Schools focuses on the significant role that parental education, wealth, and knowledge of the system play in shaping the life chances of young people, particularly in their educational outcomes and career success. Payne and Gollings (2024) highlight why young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, even with similar academic performance to their more privileged peers, often fare worse in higher education and the job market. The research attributes this disparity to a lack of "assumed knowledge" about how to navigate the education and career systems. This research chimes with work we are doing with the generous support of SHINE Trust and with support from Chartered College of Teaching Evidence Based Education Stuart Kime FCCT on crafting curriculum with disadvantage in mind. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ekWEa8fU 💡 Tackling Child Poverty: Developing Our Strategy  This paper from government outlines key initiatives, such as making work pay, lowering energy costs, making housing more affordable, and expanding access to childcare. It also stresses the importance of collaboration across government, businesses, and community organizations to tackle the deep-rooted causes of poverty.  🔗 https://lnkd.in/e7gemjyj 💡 Driving system change: From neighbourhood to national We recently had the pleasure of contributing to a roundtable event with our colleagues at Fair Education Alliance and from a range of partnerships. The theme was "Driving Systems Change Together," emphasising collective action to address systemic issues that sustain inequality. To catch up on a recording of our webinar and what we shared in relation to our #PLACE project with Fair Education Alliance Bloomberg and others 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ekDN_p62 Thanks also to other contributors featured in the next roundup Centre for Young Lives Voice 21 UK Impetus UK Limited Education Policy Institute Children North East Lorna Nicoll Michele Deans North East Child Poverty Commission One Cornwall SecEd Schools Week Tes Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Gina Cicerone Katrina Morley Big Education Get full access to the research and a host of other resources/insights through my #FREE substack below 🔗 https://lnkd.in/exujjynZ

📘New report alert! We've just published a new report exploring how a Theory of Change approach can help support interventions to address the ethnicity degree awarding gap. This project contributes to the pursuit of closing equality gaps in higher education by offering example Theories of Change and evaluation plans. Such initiatives are crucial for gathering evidence on effective strategies. Employing a Theory of Change as an initial step is essential for the thorough evaluation of interventions aimed at narrowing the awarding gap. Uncover the findings and next steps ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eYNNJMV2

What is the role of "third places", built and social environments in the social interactions of older adults? In a just published paper based on the PhD work of Piret Veeroja, PhD, together with Rod McCrea, Hannah Badland and Chris Pettit, and focused on Metro Melbourne neighbourhoods, we found "that the perceived social environment measures of community spirit, participation in community groups and belonging to suburb, were the strongest predictors of social interactions, followed by a few types of perceived third places. Our findings suggest that policymakers should focus on how the objective environment characteristics are interpreted as levers when planning for changes." Open access link: https://lnkd.in/g4WJMenc

#𝐂𝐄𝐃𝐇𝐔𝐂𝐏 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 is here! 📝 This week, we introduce you the work of our CEDH researcher, Maria Raul Xavier, that published their cientific article - “Dialogues with parents: a parental support and empowerment program based on the Touchpoints Model“ - on Frontiers in Education in collaboration with Ana Teresa Brito, Nair Azevedo, Filipa Fareleira, Joana Espirito Santo, Lina Teixeira, Joana Tinoco and Jayne Singer 🎯 This research report briefly presents the initial findings regarding parents’ satisfaction with the program and its impact on parental confidence, understanding of child development, and usefulness as parents and individuals ℹ️ Discover all the conclusions here: https://swki.me/l3lvyoEn

𝐀 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 – 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭? This is one of the most brilliant ideas I’ve seen in a long time💡 The Human Library is a global initiative that began in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2000. Its mission is to tackle prejudices by facilitating conversations between individuals who might not typically interact. Instead of lending books, this organization "lends" people who have faced prejudice, social exclusion, or stigma. Participants can engage with these individuals, ask questions, and in doing so, gain insights into their lives and challenge their own biases. The Human Library helps participants develop empathy and understanding towards people with different life experiences. By facilitating one-on-one conversations, this initiative leads to a deeper appreciation of diverse perspectives and reduces prejudices. Participants often realize their preconceived notions about certain groups or individuals are unfounded. By humanizing abstract issues like racism, mental health, and refugee experiences, the Human Library makes these topics more relatable and tangible. It serves as a powerful educational tool, offering firsthand accounts and personal stories that complement traditional learning. The personal nature of these interactions often leaves a lasting impression, fostering long-term changes in attitudes and behaviors towards others 🫂 I'm just wondering... The idea isn't new, but why aren't Human Libraries more common? What are the barriers preventing them from becoming widespread? Traditional libraries are everywhere, yet we don't see the same for Human Libraries. Sometimes, we can learn more about life through a conversation with someone than by reading an entire book. What is holding back their expansion? https://lnkd.in/eWND96V3

At Tees Valley Education we like to keep informed Here's five bits of education related news you might have missed this week.... 📰 Rise in exclusions highlights post-pandemic struggle School leaders say they lack the resources to address a surge in challenging behaviour since the Covid pandemic, as new Department for Education figures show a sharp increase in suspensions and exclusions in England. 📰 SEND funding boost Mainstream schools will receive £740 million to "adapt classrooms" and develop specialist facilities for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), according to the government. 📰 Unions urge schools to drop 'performance related' pay Unions have called on schools to eliminate 'performance-related' pay schemes after a survey revealed that some institutions continue to implement it. 📰 Review highlights overloaded curriculum Professor Becky Francis, chair of the curriculum and assessment review, says concerns about the amount of content in classroom curriculums have been raised by teachers, pupils, and parents. 📰 University of Bradford leading on social mobility The University of Bradford has ranked first on the English Social Mobility Index (SMI) for the fourth consecutive year. The SMI measures how effectively higher education institutions enhance their students' life opportunities. As always, access full stories and the latest insights, research and opportunities (e.g. funding opportunities) for #FREE in my SubStack below 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dMaGAgki #SEND #Funding #Schools #Education #EEF #Curriculum #SocialMobility #Union #Teaching #Retention #Exclusions #Suspensions #Disadvantage #ChildPoverty #Policy #Inequality #TeesValleyEducation #TVEd

"Reflexivity: 10 Articles on the Role of Reflection in #Qualitative Research" Reflexivity is central to the discussions of bias, “qualitative literacy,” gathering data in the field, & conducting research with the most vulnerable & marginalized populations https://bit.ly/2zE0BTV

"Reflexivity: 10 Articles on the Role of Reflection in #Qualitative Research" Reflexivity is central to the discussions of bias, “qualitative literacy,” gathering data in the field, & conducting research with the most vulnerable & marginalized populations https://bit.ly/2zE0BTV

Keynote speech at the Association of Colleges SEND Conference on 11 Dec. Title: Young Researchers Young Voices: Young people with SEND co-researching children and young people with SEND Overview: This keynote showcases Young Researchers Young Voices, a three-year government-funded research project exploring the impact of Special Educational Needs (SEND) support and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) on children and young people with SEND.  Five young researchers with SEND, working alongside University of Derby academics, co-designed all aspects of the project. From formulating questions to conducting interviews and analysing data, they created impactful presentations, reports, and activities for SEND stakeholders.  Through insider accounts, this session highlights findings on the support young people receive, their role in decision-making, and how it aids future planning, demonstrating how amplifying young voices shapes SEND policies and empowers future careers. #SEND #YRYV #LoveOurColleges #aoc Association of Colleges University of Derby