We have a sequential model of evidence generation, where if we find a promising impact from a trial under best possible conditions (efficacy level), we may run a larger trial to test the impact of a programme at a larger scale (effectiveness level).
All of our Promising Programmes have been independently evaluated at either efficacy or effectiveness level, and shown promise for raising attainment. Some of the programmes we are currently testing at a larger scale, and we will continue to add new evaluated programmes that show promise, so the list will change over time as the most recent evidence becomes available.
This resource is not aimed to be used as a selection list. Instead, school and setting leaders should combine evidence — both from school-based data and through critical evaluation of external research evidence — to identify school priorities and identify promising approaches. As with all evidence, your professional judgment and knowledge of your context will inform how transferable these approaches are to your setting.
Once a solution is identified, careful consideration needs to be given to how they are implemented. Our guidance on effective implementation is a useful starting point.