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An Evaluation of the ‘Switch-on Reading’ Literacy Catch-up Programme (2014)
Journal Article
Gorard, S., Siddiqui, N., & See, B. (2015). An Evaluation of the ‘Switch-on Reading’ Literacy Catch-up Programme. British Educational Research Journal, 41(4), 596-612. https://doi.org/10.1002/berj.3157

This paper is based on one of the first completed studies funded by the Educational Endowment Foundation (EEF). EEF was set up in response to repeated demands for clearer evidence on school improvement. The paper presents the results of an intensive... Read More about An Evaluation of the ‘Switch-on Reading’ Literacy Catch-up Programme.

Is a summer school programme a promising intervention in preparation for transition from primary to secondary school? (2014)
Journal Article
Siddiqui, N., Gorard, S., & See, B. (2014). Is a summer school programme a promising intervention in preparation for transition from primary to secondary school?. International Education Studies, 7(7), 125-135. https://doi.org/10.5539/ies.v7n7p125

In England, some children have not reached what are considered to be expected levels in literacy and maths by the time they move from primary to secondary school. This is more likely for children living in disadvantaged areas. One proposal to address... Read More about Is a summer school programme a promising intervention in preparation for transition from primary to secondary school?.

Improving Literacy in the Transition Period: A Review of the Existing Evidence on What Works (2014)
Journal Article
See, B., & Gorard, S. (2014). Improving Literacy in the Transition Period: A Review of the Existing Evidence on What Works. British journal of education, society & behavioural science, 4(6), 739-754. https://doi.org/10.9734/bjesbs/2014/8417

Background: The transition from primary to secondary schools in England is marked by a concern over potential learning loss, and the realisation that a small number of students have not reached an expected or threshold level of literacy. The latter c... Read More about Improving Literacy in the Transition Period: A Review of the Existing Evidence on What Works.

Narrowing down the determinants of between-school segregation : an analysis of the intake to all schools in England, 1989–2011 (2013)
Journal Article
Gorard, S., Hordosy, R., & See, B. (2013). Narrowing down the determinants of between-school segregation : an analysis of the intake to all schools in England, 1989–2011. Journal of School Choice, 7(2), 182-195. https://doi.org/10.1080/15582159.2013.791182

This article describes the social and economic “segregation” of students between schools in England, and the likely causes of its levels and changes over time. It involves a re-analysis of the intakes to all schools in England 1989–2011, and shows ho... Read More about Narrowing down the determinants of between-school segregation : an analysis of the intake to all schools in England, 1989–2011.

Promoting post-16 participation of ethnic minority students from disadvantaged backgrounds: a systematic review of the most promising interventions (2012)
Journal Article
See, B., Gorard, S., & Torgerson, C. (2012). Promoting post-16 participation of ethnic minority students from disadvantaged backgrounds: a systematic review of the most promising interventions. Research in Post-Compulsory Education, 17(4), 409-422. https://doi.org/10.1080/13596748.2012.738968

There is widespread international concern that young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and some ethnic minorities are less likely to continue education or training after compulsory schooling, or are less likely to follow the highest-status and pr... Read More about Promoting post-16 participation of ethnic minority students from disadvantaged backgrounds: a systematic review of the most promising interventions.

How can we enhance enjoyment of secondary school? The student view (2011)
Journal Article
Gorard, S., & See, B. (2011). How can we enhance enjoyment of secondary school? The student view. British Educational Research Journal, 37(4), 671-690. https://doi.org/10.1080/01411926.2010.488718

This paper considers enjoyment of formal education for young people aged 14 to 16, largely from their own perspective, based on the view of around 3000 students in England. The data include documentary analysis, official statistics, interviews and su... Read More about How can we enhance enjoyment of secondary school? The student view.