Fenland and East Cambs Priority Area
The Fenland and East Cambs Priority Area programme supported improvements in specific thematic areas in schools that were experiencing low attainment/progress and high rates of disadvantage. The programme focussed on:
Literacy
Improving reading and writing, specifically at lower KS2
Phonics
Improving phonics in Early Years and KS1, working with the English Hub
English at KS3
Improving reading and literacy through a range of approaches
About the Programme
Fenland and East Cambs is an area where low academic achievement and low expectations are common features, especially for those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The challenges young people face stem from:
- Rural isolation
- Poor transport links
- Weak job market
To improve outcomes for these young people, the priority area programme was designed to promote:
- The sharing of best practice
- Research-driven planning
- Lasting capacity
Schools
Twenty schools from across East Cambs and Fenland took part in the DfE-funded programme over a five-term period from September 2023 to March 2025. Read more about some of the schools below.