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Guardian:
'London effect' in schools due to gradual improvements not policies, says report

30 September 2015

LSE report says primaries improving since 90s and abolition of Inner London Education Authority led to pupils' success
One of the researchers, Jo Blanden of the University of Surrey, said: ''London's schools have become extremely good at helping poor children succeed. This is despite the incredible diversity of their pupils. ''This success is likely to lead to better jobs and more social mobility among those educated in the capital.''

This article was published by the Guardian on September 30, 2015
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Jo Blanden webpage
Education and Skills Programme webpage
Jo Blanden CEP publications webpage

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