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Review of popular programmes in schools

Background

The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) intends to commission a review of the programmes that are used most widely by schools to increase pupils’ attainment.

This review of current practices within schools would help inform future EEF grant making as we seek to test the impact of popular programmes so that we can provide effective guidance for schools when making decisions on which programmes to purchase.

Review Purpose

The purpose of the review is to identify programmes that are used widely in schools but have not yet been trialled by the EEF. The aim of these programmes should be predominantly on academic attainment. We recognise, however, that there are many different factors which impact on teaching and learning and are interested in programmes that schools are using that aim to improve both cognitive and non-cognitive skills, including those that extend beyond literacy and numeracy.

The EEF currently makes its funding decisions through accepting applications from schools, universities, charities and other organisations and evaluating those with the most promising evidence. There is, however, a risk that many organisations, particularly commercial ones do not apply to the EEF and therefore their programmes are never evaluated.

We would like to identify

Which programmes are used most widely in schools
What the programmes seek to improve (attainment in English? Maths?)
If there is a cost to schools for the programme/what it is
Briefly, if any evaluations of the programme have been conducted

Method

We are open to different approaches to identifying these projects. We would expect proposals that use surveys to clearly demonstrate an ability to reach a significant number of decision makers in schools.

Appointment Process

If you would like to be considered to undertake the review, please send a brief outline describing your proposed approach by 5pm on 24th March. Please include an overview of your relevant skills and experience, and an estimated budget, which should be between £10,000 and £20,000. Proposals should be no more than 1,000 words.

We will initially shortlist proposals and then have conversations with the shortlisted candidates to further assess their expertise and to discuss their approach to the review.

We will finalise the specification with the successful team.

If you have any questions, please contact Jonathan Kay: jonathan.kay@eefoundation.org.uk

'Phonics - is there much evidence?'

The EEF - is this the best we can do?

The EEF currently makes its funding decisions through accepting applications from schools, universities, charities and other organisations and evaluating those with the most promising evidence. There is, however, a risk that many organisations, particularly commercial ones do not apply to the EEF and therefore their programmes are never evaluated.

Who can apply to the EEF for funding?

Funding from the EEF is available to any not-for-profit organisation: mainstream primary and secondary schools, charities, local authorities, academy chains, universities, social enterprises and community interest companies.

For-profit companies may be involved as partners with, or suppliers to, the main not-for-profit applicant. In such cases, the EEF will need to ensure that our funding is being used for public benefit and meets our objectives.

Please note that the EEF can only fund projects for the benefit of pupils and schools in England, including early years settings. We are, however, very open to innovative ideas from overseas that are applicable to schools in England.

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