So what Were Your Favourite LKMco Blogs in 2018? Here’s the run down! 2018 saw some old favourites clinging to their place at the top of the table. Tens of thousands of people still want to know what A Level subjects Russell Group Unis like best and turn in droves to Laura McInerney’s 2013 FOI investigation …
In this week’s research round-up podcast Sam and Iesha discussed this article from the University of Roehampton exploring children’s voice within Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The findings were concerning, highlighting that in many cases young people’s voices were not found within their plan. Last week Alix and I were able to attend the …
Last month we published a report on school cultures and practices that support the attainment of disadvantaged pupils, commissioned by the Department for Education. We’re delighted to see the report being picked up in the sector press, and hope this will encourage teachers and school leaders up and down the country to consider our findings. The …
Social mobility has long been the holy grail in the education sector – so why don’t I believe in it any more? “The only conclusion I could deduce as to the point of education was quite simple: the system exists to get me beyond where I’m from” This quote from Leah Stewart really jumped out …
Unpacking Complexity Two weeks ago, when the LKMco team sat down to consider what we wanted research at LKMco to do we agreed that: “Polarisation in education rarely benefits anyone and instead want to shine a light on nuance and complexity to bring together those with different points of view and help them move on.” …
