Initially, I was a little sceptical as to what I might learn fromreading the studies. This subject has been widely researched andreported on, and successful schools are familiar with what constitutesachievement.
However, I was enthused by the fresh approach to some of the oldchestnuts.
The book's real strength is the way in which the authors have provided aclear vision of Enfield's unique multi-cultural community. They spellout the range of initiatives, all centred on raising students'achievement. Some of the noted case studies include "Thinking skills inmaths" and working with pupils at Key Stage 3 and 4 in the Englishcurriculum.
The book begins with a stirring account of a south Vietnamese childrecalling crossing the sea to enter Britain. Through the ensuing rangeof case studies, the reader can compare and assess the educationauthority's intervention strategies to assist such children and othersin comparable circumstances.
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