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Episode Synopsis
In this instalment, host Alex Quigley is joined by Kirsten Mould and expert guests to discuss how best to support pupils from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Guests include:
Dr Rebecca Montacute, Head of Research and Policy, Sutton Trust (Start - 30:32)
Marc Rowland, Pupil Premium Adviser, Unity School’s Partnership (30:32 - 53:26)
Gill Fearns, Director, Lancashire Research School (53:26 - End)
Further Resources:
Contextual Admissions, Sutton Trust
The COVID Social Mobility and Opportunities (COSMO) study
Elitist Britain, Sutton Trust
The EEF Guide to the Pupil Premium, Education Endowment Foundation (Updated September 2024)
For quick and easy access to future episodes, search for 'Evidence into Action' in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts and make sure you subscribe there.
Dr Rebecca Montacute, Head of Research and Policy, Sutton Trust (Start - 30:32)
Marc Rowland, Pupil Premium Adviser, Unity School’s Partnership (30:32 - 53:26)
Gill Fearns, Director, Lancashire Research School (53:26 - End)
Further Resources:
Contextual Admissions, Sutton Trust
The COVID Social Mobility and Opportunities (COSMO) study
Elitist Britain, Sutton Trust
The EEF Guide to the Pupil Premium, Education Endowment Foundation (Updated September 2024)
For quick and easy access to future episodes, search for 'Evidence into Action' in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts and make sure you subscribe there.
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