Over the last 18 months, we have been collaborating with schools in East Cambridgeshire and Fenland, laying foundations for a new Evidence Hub: a community of evidence-informed and mutually supportive practice.
It has been a huge privilege to understand more about the experiences of schools within the area.
As highlighted in the most recent government Social Mobility report (Social Mobility Comission, 2022), it is easy to confuse terms like “disadvantage,” “inequality” and “social mobility.” However it’s important to acknowledge that there are major differences between these terms.
“Disadvantage” is a complex, context-dependent term. In East Cambridgeshire and Fenland, school leaders and teachers speak of the ways in which geographical isolation limits pupils’ access to experiences, from swimming lessons (the costs of fuel and travel are more prohibitive than in urban areas) to trips to the theatre.
Cultivating a new evidence network
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