We all know that transition from primary to secondary school is a big change and challenge for young people, so it’s no surprise – but very alarming – that this new report based on 80,000 children’s responses, shows that more than one in four pupils begin to disengage from school during Year 7.
The findings emerge from the Commission on Engagement and Lead Indicators, a collaborative effort led by ImpactEd Group in partnership with the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), Confederation of School Trusts (CST), The Reach Foundation and Challenge Partners.
The key findings are:
- Year 7 marks a steep and lasting drop in engagement;
- Disadvantaged pupils and girls are hit hardest;
- Falling engagement predicts absenteeism;
- Agency is greater among primary school pupils.
Read a summary of the report, and download a full copy, here on The Engagement Platform’s website.
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