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Narrowing the Gap in Outcomes for Vulnerable Groups: A Review of the Research Evidence
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Kendall, Sally; Straw, Suzanne; Jones, Megan; Springate, Iain; Grayson, Hilary – National Foundation for Educational Research, 2008
This report presents findings from a review of the best evidence on narrowing the gap in outcomes across the five Every Child Matters (ECM) areas for vulnerable groups in the context of improving outcomes for all. The review was commissioned to prepare the ground for work on "Narrowing the Gap" with participating local authorities (LAs).…
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Theory Practice Relationship, Robustness (Statistics), Achievement Gains
Narrowing the Gap in Outcomes for Vulnerable Groups. A Review of the Research Evidence: Summary of Key Findings
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Kendall, Sally; Straw, Suzanne; Jones, Megan; Springate, Iain; Lord, Pippa; Stoney, Sheila – National Foundation for Educational Research, 2007
In 2007, the Local Government Association (LGA) commissioned the NFER to review the best evidence on what works in narrowing the gap in outcomes for vulnerable groups across the five Every Child Matters areas. The review aimed to underpin the Narrowing the Gap Programme, a major development programme being implemented by the LGA and the DCSF. …
Descriptors: Child Health, At Risk Students, Health Promotion, Child Safety