This report looks at how schools are tackling child poverty and disadvantage in Wales. It draws on evidence from the three Estyn reports on the RAISE initiative that were published in 2007, 2008 and 2009, and from inspection reports on schools and local authorities1. It also comments on the performance of disadvantaged learners in Wales and considers relevant research evidence. It identifies examples of effective practice and makes suggestions about further action that might be taken to improve the performance of disadvantaged pupils. The report is set in the context of the Welsh Assembly Government’s developing policy on child poverty.
