What does it take to transform practice, culture and outcomes in the schools that need it most? Since 2017, Isos Partnership have been working with Professor Qing Gu and the Institute of Education in London on an evaluation, commissioned by the Education Endowment Foundation, of the national EEF Research School Programme. Our evaluation of the Education Endowment Foundation’s Research Schools Network shows that the essential ingredient is committed and strong leadership.
Read MoreAsked to consider the long-term knock-on impacts of the pandemic on the young, many minds will go to the months of school closure, or the diminished opportunities facing those leaving school into a heavily recessed economy. There is also, however, the need to understand the threats posed to the wellbeing and life chances of the very youngest children. This blog summarises some of the key findings from analysis we have been conducting with the First 1001 Days Movement about the significant and wide-reaching hidden harms of the first lockdown, including from the displacement of services, on babies.
Read MoreWe are delighted to welcome Jodie Reed as a new Director at Isos Partnership, leading our work on early years, childcare, early help and prevention.
Read MoreRemembering our colleague and friend, Peter Matthews, who passed away recently.
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