Approaches to supporting disadvantaged pupils

The Department for Education (DfE) have published a report sharing the findings of research into how secondary schools across England are supporting the most academically able disadvantaged pupils.

The report, 'Approaches to supporting disadvantaged pupils' focuses particularly on what schools are doing to support disadvantaged high attaining pupils from key stage 2 to key stage 4. In particular, where these pupils are making better than average progress.

The research was conducted during the spring and summer terms during the academic year 2017/18 and included:

• a survey to understand the types of support provided by schools
• interviews and case study work in schools with established support in place