Drivers and challenges in raising the achievement of pupils from Bangladeshi, Somali and Turkish backgrounds (Research Report DCSF-RR226)

Report

Aims

In this report we examine why attainment rates amongst Bangladeshi pupils have significantly improved over recent years while Turkish and Somali pupils continue to perform below the national average. We explore the experiences of pupils within the education system, the characteristics and policies of their schools, the support received from the local authorities and the impact of parental involvement and parents’ attitudes to school.

In this report we examine why attainment rates amongst Bangladeshi pupils have significantly improved over recent years while Turkish and Somali pupils continue to perform below the national average. We explore the experiences of pupils within the education system, the characteristics and policies of their schools, the support received from the local authorities and the impact of parental involvement and parents’ attitudes to school.

Authors: Strand, S; De Coulon, A; Meschi, E; Vorhaus, J; Frumkin, L

• Publication status: Published
• Publisher: Department for Education
• Publication date: 2010-03-01
• Commissioning body: Department for Children School and Families
• Language: English