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Episode Synopsis
In this instalment, host Alex Quigley is joined by co-host, Freya Morrissey, EEF Content Specialist for Learning Behaviours, and expert guests. They discuss the complex topic of attendance and explore what the evidence tells us about the best ways to support it.
Owen Carter, Director at ImpactEd (Start - 19:48)
Jane Elsworth, Director of Huntington Research School (19:48 - 41:28)
Oliver Kerr, Headteacher of Old Moat Primary School, Manchester (41:28 - End)
Further Resources:
Impact Ed: Understanding Attendance report
EEF Supporting School Attendance webpage
EEF’s Attendance intervention rapid evidence review 2022
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Owen Carter, Director at ImpactEd (Start - 19:48)
Jane Elsworth, Director of Huntington Research School (19:48 - 41:28)
Oliver Kerr, Headteacher of Old Moat Primary School, Manchester (41:28 - End)
Further Resources:
Impact Ed: Understanding Attendance report
EEF Supporting School Attendance webpage
EEF’s Attendance intervention rapid evidence review 2022
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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