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Issue 7.01

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Socio-Economic Gradient in Teenagers’ Reading Skills

This new research from the Institute of Education has revealed that there is a yawning gap in attainment between even the ablest children in the highest and lowest socio-economic groups. The author, Dr John Jerrim, examined the reading scores of pupils in 23 countries. The report shows that the reading skills of the highest-performing English and Scottish 15-year-olds from disadvantaged families are, on average, more than two years behind those of the most able pupils from privileged backgrounds. The gap in England is 2.5 years and in Scotland 2.75 years. Leadership Briefing issue 7.01(73)

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The Administration Of Examinations For 15-19 Year Olds In England

This report by the Education Committee on the administration of examinations for 15-19 year olds in England says that the quality of GCSE and A-levels had been adversely affected by a system which allows competition between exam boards and that boards should be stripped of their right to decide the content of examinations. Instead MPs favour the introduction of national syllabuses. They hope this will prevent boards from lowering the quality of exams in the fight for more market share. Leadership Briefing issue 7.01(73)

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The Power Of Curiosity

Following a recent CBI report, which found that young people do not have the skills needed for the workplace, this new RSA research identifies curiosity as the vital attribute in stimulating future innovation in British industry. It argues that more than a focus on the three Rs is needed to meet the needs of British businesses in the future: we need to move away from knowledge based, target-focussed education in order to encourage more innovation and creativity. Leadership Briefing issue 7.01(73)

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The Evolving Role Of The Local Authority In Education

This DfE report presents the findings from a study which explored how local authorities are evolving and adapting their role to meet the needs of a more autonomous education system. The particular focus of the research has been on ensuring a sufficient supply of school places and tackling underperformance in schools whilst ensuring high standards, and supporting vulnerable children. Leadership Briefing issue 7.01(73)

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