Celebrating Black History Month: Time for Change - Action Not Words
Every year in the month of October we get to share in the opportunity to reflect on Black History, in honour and celebration of our community within the UK. Following the theme for 2022 - Time for Change: Action Not Words - we are challenged to reflect on what this means and may look like within the education sector, amongst educators, students from the Black community, and allies of diversity, equality and inclusion alike.
Equal Education announces first international expansion of tutoring programmes
Equal Education is thrilled to announce the launch of its first tutoring programme overseas, working in partnership with colleagues and partners in Australia to implement its literacy-focused tutoring programme for vulnerable children.
Pride Month: Express your(gender)self
In June’s #PrideMonth blog, John explores Equal Education’s approach to gender diversity and the importance of celebrating gender self expression.
Making the grade: Our results from a Local Authority audit
This Spring, Equal Education took part in an audit with one of our Local Authority partners in the East of England. This was a welcome opportunity to reflect, reinforce and identify areas to develop for the year ahead.
Tutor Community Events: Session Hacks
Equal Education has launched a series of Tutor Community events. The latest focused on Session Hacks, allowing tutors and staff to come together to share best practice.
The Impact of Conflict on Children and Young People
As the conflict in Ukraine enters its second month, Arabella examines the impact of conflict on children all over the world and looks at what we can do to support them.
“You are the system” ~ a motivational message from NAVSH '22
The NAVSH conference 2022 was long-awaited and did not disappoint. Here we tell Jaz’s story that lit up the room with an important message to educators.
Realising the potential of the the National Tutoring Programme
The National Tutoring Programme is a once in a generation investment into tutoring and we are pleased to see it is a key part of education recovery in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Digital Divide in Education: Bridging the Gap
Our Development Director Laura explores the Digital Divide and lays out why digital delivery must remain a central part of education recovery efforts.
World Mental Health day: The return to the classroom
World Mental Health Day (10th October) offers the opportunity to talk about mental health. In this blog, we reflect on how the pandemic continues to impact the mental health of young people world wide.
Education and skills: Reflections and hopes for the future
On the week of exam results, we reflect on the issues exacerbated by the pandemic and explore some of the changes we’d like to see. (Photo by JodyHongFilms on Unsplash)
Press Release: Regional tuition pilot shows potential to improve reading ages for children in care
A literacy-focused regional scale tutoring intervention programme for Year 10 students has shown great potential in improving outcomes for children in care in its first year. (Image by Adam Winger via Unsplash)
Impact Evaluation: Autumn tuition improved confidence for Looked After Children
Equal Education has teamed up with ImpactEd to assess the impact of its Autumn 2020 tuition programme for Looked After Children - initial findings are encouraging with marked improvement in pupil confidence.
Autism Awareness Week: Lessons from the Pandemic
In this blog, we aim to shine a light on autism and the important lessons that digital learning has provided of how young learners with autism have engaged during the pandemic.
New Term: A New Year Note from our CEO
Our CEO Paul shares his views on how Equal Education is navigating the new challenges the New Year brings.
Alcohol Awareness Week 2020
Alcohol Awareness Week aims to raise awareness about alcohol and mental health; we take a look at some of the lasting social and health consequences.
New research: Effective use of Pupil Premium Plus
Latest research on pupil premium plus highlights need for further evidence on interventions that improve outcomes for children in care.
Teaching the Truth: Decolonising Education
Since the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, the Black Lives Matter movement has taken diversity, inclusion and empowerment to the top of the agenda. Marie looks at what ‘Decolonising’ education means for teaching and the curriculum. (Photo by Sushil Nash on Unsplash)
A History of Virtual Schools
Virtual schools now play an essential role in protecting the interests and quality of life of looked after children, but there was a time not so long ago where these crucial organisations didn’t exist. Our CEO, Paul Singh, reflects back on the progress we’ve made as a country to provide for children in care.