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How We are Making the Difference

A study of the practices that enable three schools in South Hertfordshire to outperform the local and national averages in raising achievement for pupils from Black backgrounds at the end of Key Stage 4.

Report of research, commissioned by the African Caribbean Achievement Network of secondary schools (ACAN) in Hertfordshire and conducted in three schools in Watford and Bushey.

Part One (Key Findings) summarises clearly the principles that are known to underpin the practice that leads to success for pupils of Black backgrounds. It is noteworthy that these principles have been shown to hold good for any group that may be at risk of underachieving. 

How We Are Making the Difference - Part 1 - Key Findings

• Adobe pdf, 579kb/20 pages, 28/07/2009, making_the_difference_part1.pdf

Part Two (Case Studies) provides detail and depth to the summary. The case study section shows how the principles are translated into practice in very varied ways in the three schools that were the subject of the research.

How We Are Making the Difference - Part 2 - Case Studies

• Adobe pdf, 1.16MB/60 pages, 28/07/2009, making_the_difference_part2.pdf

The views and reflections of pupils, staff and parents provide an insight in particular into the relationships and structures that the schools have developed over time in order to support young people’s attainment and wellbeing.

Justin Donovan, Deputy Director, says in his Foreword,
“I am pleased to recommend this research to all colleagues and expect that its findings and recommendations will make a valuable contribution to our shared goals of high attainment, inclusion, community cohesion and race equality.”

For further information please contact the BME Achievement Advisers.