Rising absence rates put Government target to halve attainment gap at risk
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The Education Endowment Foundation have found that “great teaching is the most important lever for improving pupil attainment” and that it plays a vital role in narrowing the disadvantage gap.
To help close this gap, we are excited to announce that our 2026 School Attainment Grant Round is now open for applications.
What we offer
The successful organisation will join our portfolio and receive a unique package of support, including:
- £100,000 in core, unrestricted funding for an initial one-year period
- Hands-on strategic support from our Investment Team to help build organisational capacity
- Access to pro bono experts in fields like financial modelling, legal, and marketing
- Membership in our peer learning forums alongside 23 other high-impact portfolio partners
Who should apply?
We are looking for UK-registered non-profits that:
- Work in mainstream education in England
- Have a minimum turnover of £500k and at least 10 FTE staff
- Reach at least 200 teachers or 50 school leaders annually
- Focus on improving attainment for young people eligible for Free School Meals or Pupil Premium
How you can help
Do you know an organisation that fits this profile and is ready to scale its impact? Please share this opportunity with your network or direct them to our Expression of Interest (EOI) form. The deadline for submissions is 11:59pm on Sunday 29 March 2026.
For full details on eligibility and the application process, please visit our grant round page.
