Art Against Knives
Art Against Knives collaborates with Barnet Council on an initiative addressing the educational attainment gap for Black pupils, with a conference held in July 2026.
Barnet Council's initiative to improve educational outcomes for Black pupils, which Art Against Knives collaborates on, was the focus of a conference held in July 2026. The council's research, published in March 2026, identified a persistent attainment gap for Black Caribbean and mixed White and Black Caribbean pupils, evident from early years.
This disparity was noted despite overall attainment for disadvantaged pupils in Barnet improving and surpassing the national average, according to the council's investigation. The conference aimed to address these findings. No further meetings or decisions regarding this initiative are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Barnet Council planned to host a conference in July 2026 to improve educational outcomes for Black pupils. Source
- Council research identified a persistent attainment gap for Black Caribbean and mixed White and Black Caribbean pupils. Source
- The attainment gap for Black pupils is evident from early years. Source
- Overall attainment for disadvantaged pupils in Barnet is improving and surpasses the national average. Source
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