Planning, quality and evaluation
When working with partners to address the Every Child Matters (ECM) agenda, you need to include partners in the planning process. Having a shared vision is the foundation of any school improvement strategy and builds trust among partners. When working in partnership, you need to adopt new strategies. Research identifies eight leadership ‘levers,’ to help you succeed, including professional development for staff and navigating community politics.
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Planning in partnership is key to school improvement
Having a shared vision is the foundation of any school improvement strategy and builds trust among partners.
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Improving standards and attainment
The link between the ECM agenda and student attainment includes meeting students’ needs, distributing leadership and working in multi-agency settings.
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Case studies
The ECM Premium Project was a study to identify the evidence base for a link between the ECM agenda and improvements in school standards. These case studies are based on the project’s findings.

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