In June, the EEF published a rapid evidence assessment which found that school closures will have reversed a decade’s progress in closing the disadvantage gap between poorer students and their wealthier peers.
However, the unprecedented circumstances of Covid-19 mean the evidence base remains limited, it said.
The new studies are designed to help address the gap in evidence as well as provide more information about the changes to the disadvantage gap among primary school age children.
They are also hoped to provide detailed information on how schools are supporting pupils’ wellbeing and learning this academic year.
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