Literacy and numeracy Not Applicable Literacy and numeracy
Conditions
Interventions
Participating schools are randomised to one of two groups by the evaluation team independently of the intervention team.
Control group: Schools conduct business as usual for the durat
Sponsors
RAND Europe
University of Cambridge
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Schools: 1. Ideally two or three form entry primary or junior schools, but we have accepted one and four-form entry. 2. No prior engagement in MITA and/or MPTA training sessions 3. No prior action taken following recommendations from the EEF TA guidance or MITA or MPTA handbooks 4. Not in special measures 5. Not facing imminent leadership changes All pupils included in the eligible schools will have the chance to be selected. All schools who fulfil the inclusion/exclusion criteria and who volunteer for the trial will be eligible for the intervention.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: All pupils included in the eligible schools will have the chance to be selected. All schools who fulfil the inclusion/exclusion criteria and who volunteer for the trial will be eligible for the intervention.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Reading (Year 3 pupils) will be assessed by an external test at baseline (before the intervention year) and at the end of implementation year 2. Maths/Reading (Year 4 pupils) will be assessed at baseline through Key Stage 1 results and at the end of implementation year through Key Stage 2 results | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Pupil engagement test will be measured by the 'Engagement vs. Dissaffection with Learning: Student-report' (EvDLS) 2. Change in practice will be measured through surveys, classroom observations and 'talk data' of teacher & TA-pupil interactions | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactAlex Sutherland
Outcome results
None listed