The ‘New Decade, New Approach’ agreement set out a requirement “to establish an expert group to examine the links between persistent educational underachievement and socio-economic background and draw up an action plan for change that will ensure all children and young people, regardless of background, are given the best start in life”
The report of that Expert Panel, a fair start, was published in May 2021. It made a series of recommendations, supported by costed actions. Key Area 5(i) costed action states ‘DE should produce an ‘Educating and Engaging Boys’ Toolkit for school leaders on addressing the factors limiting boys’ progress. It should contain case studies of effective practice in schools and the community.’
Read the full report at fair-start-final-report-action-plan
