Learning in poverty – persistent disadvantage in Blackpool
How poverty affects learning in Blackpool, and why schools need better support.
Teaching in action
Stories
Meet the Change Makers and Change Partners helping to rewrite the future of education for children facing the biggest barriers – one story at a time.
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Mercia School – overcoming persistent disadvantage in Sheffield
How Mercia School is helping pupils facing persistent disadvantage achieve more in Sheffield.
Leadership
Teaching in action
Tackling Persistent Disadvantage in Lambeth – where high expectations change futures
How Oasis Academy South Bank helps pupils facing poverty thrive in Lambeth.
Innovation and change making
Teaching in action
Beyond average – transforming outcomes in Tower Hamlets
How Mulberry School for Girls helps pupils facing disadvantage thrive in Tower Hamlets.
Leadership
Teaching in action
Bucking the destinations trend in Derby
Derby Moor is improving post-16 destinations by embedding careers across the curriculum.
Leadership
Derby school flips the script on pupil outcomes
How Landau Forte College in Derby is helping pupils facing disadvantage achieve strong outcomes.
Innovation and change making
Leadership
Maria’s story – how early years education shapes a lifetime of opportunity
Early Years is where strong foundations are built — and where lasting change can begin.
Career journeys
Teaching in action
Volunteering, squiggly careers and staying connected to the mission
Lauren shares how volunteering kept her connected to education after leaving the classroom.
Career journeys
Networks and communities
Staying connected to the mission – Anita’s volunteering story
Anita’s story of staying connected to Teach First through volunteering and ambassador networks.
Career journeys
Networks and communities
Never giving up – Gabriel’s SCITT journey
SCITT trainee Gabe shares how local teacher training helped him find purpose in the classroom.
Career journeys
Teacher training
Teaching in action
AI in the classroom: how Keziah puts relationships first
Keziah shares how AI, used thoughtfully, can strengthen teaching and widen access to education.
Innovation and change making
Teaching in action
From events to education – why Ellen changed careers to teach
Ellen shares why she changed careers to teach geography in her local community.
Teacher training
Teaching in action