VALUING THE VOICE 13 OF BOYS
JAN
VALUING THE VOICE 13 OF BOYS
Session Date
JAN
What will the session cover?
Statistics show a clear attainment gap between male and female students. This gap widens further for boys in receipt of Free School Meals. This session will explore how the SUN ' s Empower programme sought to address this issue using the Taking Boys Seriously research from Ulster University. It will discuss how the programme was conceived and the process of drawing on existing evidence to inform its development. The session will also share valuable insights from the boys involved, highlighting their experiences of education and learning. There will be opportunities to discuss current practice, share ideas, and learn from colleagues across the region.
Key Takeaways
Understand the experiences of boys within education Explore how the Taking Boys Seriously Principles can be used to design programmes and support work with boys Share effective practice and discuss strategies with colleagues
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