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Join the fun on National Numeracy Day!

April 29, 2021May 11, 2021Oxford Primary
National Numeracy Day - 19th May 2021

We are delighted to be a lead delivery partner for National Numeracy Day! This year it’s taking place on Wednesday 19th May. Is your school taking part? What is National Numeracy Day? National Numeracy Day is a celebration of everyday maths. It raises awareness of the importance of numeracy, and empowers people to build their […]

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Closing the achievement gap: the critical importance of parental engagement

December 10, 2015December 16, 2015Oxford Primary

In the primary age range, the impact caused by different levels of parental engagement is much bigger than variations in the quality of schools. The scale of this impact is evident across all social classes and ethnic groups. The Impact of parental involvement, parental support and family education on pupil achievement Desforges and Abouchaar , 2003 Closing gaps in achievement is an ongoing priority for all schools. Over many decades, both national attainment […]

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