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DISS report - the impact of support staff on schools
This research, commissioned by the DFES, assessed the impact of support staff on teaching, learning, management and administration in schools, and how this changes over time.
A case study approach in 18 English and Welsh schools illustrated deployment practice and preparedness of support staff and their impact on teachers and teaching. Data from a survey of teachers (and one completed by school staff on pupils and Key Stage data) was analysed to show the impact of support staff on pupils and teachers. Details of the report can be accessed at the following DCSF link: