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Closing the Learning Gap: Practical Strategies for Disadvantaged Pupils

Equip your team with effective, research-informed strategies to improve outcomes for disadvantaged pupils — without adding to staff workload.

  • 75 minutes to a full day
  • Online or in person
  • Follow-up courses included

From £695 + VAT for a 75-minute webinar. In school from £850 + travel + VAT.

A trainer leading a session for school staff

What the session covers

Disadvantaged pupils often face hidden barriers to learning — but the most effective strategies are often simple, inclusive and good for all learners. This training supports staff to focus on what works: high-impact teaching, strong relationships, and a culture of belonging that boosts progress and confidence for every child.

What this training helps your team to do

  • Understand the challenges disadvantaged pupils face and how they show up in learning
  • Focus on practical strategies that make the biggest difference in the classroom
  • Avoid deficit thinking and focus on strengths and relationships
  • Strengthen consistency, routines and expectations across staff
  • Embed equity into everyday teaching without increasing workload

Formats and prices

Prices exclude VAT
  • Webinar75-minute online webinar£695
  • Keynote90-minute face-to-face training£850 + travel
  • Half dayHalf-day face-to-face training£1,150 + travel
  • Full dayFull-day face-to-face training£1,495 + travel

Travel is quoted before you book.

Online courses to follow up

After the session, staff take short courses so the ideas carry into next term.

Book this session for your staff

Tell us when and how many, and we’ll come back with a trainer, a date and a price.