On March 10th, 2015, there is a public launch event in London for “Fair and Equal Education: An Evidence-based Policy Manifesto that Respects Children and Young People.”
This event summarises the outcome of the British Educational Research Association (BERA) Respecting Children and Young People project, which Dr Katy Vigurs (Staffordshire University) has been leading along with Dr Ruth Boyask (Plymouth University), Professor Vini Lander (Edge Hill University) and Dr Pam Alldred (Brunel University). The aim of the project has been to use the best educational research conducted within six of the BERA SIGs to inform public debate prior to the Westminster election in May 2015, celebrating the work of our members and demonstrating how it can be used to provide an evidence base for policy that has issues of equality and social justice at its heart.
Children and young people are entitled to an education that has their best interests at heart and develops their personality, talents and abilities to the full. Fair and equal education recognises differences in children and young people’s experiences, interests and backgrounds and ensures equality in access and provision. Over the last 40 years, evidence from educational research has told us about the extent of inequality. It has also told us how to make education more equal and fair.
The manifesto launch event will be used to debate the policies needed to make this vision a reality.
The event is being held at Mary Ward House, 5-7 Tavistock Place, London, WC1H 9SN.
Partners for this event include:
* Cambridge Primary Review Trust
This event is free to attend, however pre-registration is essential because of the venue.
Book your place at the event online:
www.bera.ac.uk/events
Phone: 020 7331 5217
Email: events@bera.ac.uk