BBC – Katherine Sellgren
“Taking part in a project, such as running a club or renovating a garden, can prevent pupils becoming disengaged from education, research suggests. The Demos study indicated working on a pupil-led “co-production” with teachers and school staff improved behaviour, confidence and social skills. The think tank set up projects in four schools in England over the 2013-14 and 2014-15 academic years. A total of 64 Key Stage 3 pupils (11- to 14-year-olds) worked with 15 staff.”(more)