Glasses in Classes
Prematurity and school entry
Developmental assessment and support
Glasses in Classes
Born in Bradford research found that children’s poor eyesight could be contributing to the attainment gap in deprived areas.
We then developed a way to provide additional pair of glasses in school, so more children can get the glasses they need and learn more easily.
The approach has been taken up by the Department for Education (DfE) and adopted more widely across the country.
Prematurity and school entry
Our research showed that children who are born early (prematurely) and also born in the summer months are at risk of educational disadvantage.
We worked with schools and the council to make school start dates more flexible for these children. Families of affected children in Bradford can now ask for their child to start school later.
Developmental assessment and support
Our research linked teachers’ early assessments of children to how well they did later at school.
Born in Bradford team then developed the Electronic Development Support Tool, which helps teachers and parents identify when a child may need extra support.
Research has shown that early statutory assessments, such as the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP), can help identify children with unmet needs. For example, children who are later identified as having Special Educational Needs (SEN) can be picked out from their early assessment results. However, the EYFSP was never designed for this purpose.
Impact on education
Glasses in Classes
Glasses in Classes
Born in Bradford research found that children’s poor eyesight could be contributing to the attainment gap in deprived areas.
We then developed a way to provide additional pair of glasses in school, so more children can get the glasses they need and learn more easily.
The approach has been taken up by the Department for Education (DfE) and adopted more widely across the country.
Prematurity and school entry
Prematurity and school entry
Our research showed that children who are born early (prematurely) and also born in the summer months are at risk of educational disadvantage.
We worked with schools and the council to make school start dates more flexible for these children. Families of affected children in Bradford can now ask for their child to start school later.
Developmental assessment and support
Developmental assessment and support
Our research linked teachers’ early assessments of children to how well they did later at school.
Born in Bradford team then developed the Electronic Development Support Tool, which helps teachers and parents identify when a child may need extra support.
Research has shown that early statutory assessments, such as the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP), can help identify children with unmet needs. For example, children who are later identified as having Special Educational Needs (SEN) can be picked out from their early assessment results. However, the EYFSP was never designed for this purpose.
Featured in media
BBC News: One in three not ready for school, research finds
The Conversation: Third of children who need glasses aren’t wearing them
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