The debate about whether institutional racism exists or not is a harmful distraction from the real work of combating its pervasive influence. At Causeway, we’re maintaining our focus on fixing the system, not fixing the young people for whom that system presents significant barriers, writes CEO Sam Holmes.
Claire Rodin, Assistant Headteacher and Head of Sixth Form at a comprehensive school in South London, brings an invaluable perspective to the PQA debate. Drawing on her many years of experience supporting students applying to HE, Claire explains some of the more surprising ways the current admissions system benefits those most in need of support.
A research-informed approach to working with young people on their post-18 choices leads to better outcomes, but looking for and selecting pieces of evidence takes time, something which is at an absolute premium for teachers now more than ever. Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Manager Fionna McLauchlan is here to help! In this blog, she breaks down 3 key pieces of evidence into a manageable, accessible digest that is a great starting point for busy teachers.
