Multi-page article http://www.education.gov.uk/b00203604/maglaarsg 2012-06-26T17:49:18 MAG: Local authority action research steering group MAG: Local authority action research steering group Information on the local authority action research project, including which members are on the steering group and papers of meetings. <![CDATA[<p> The local authority action research steering group (LAARSG) will commission and oversee the Local Authority Action Research (LAAR) project. Its first meeting was on 21 September 2011.<span style="display: none;"> </span></p> <h1> Scope of the project</h1> <p> The Action Research project is expected to run from November 2011 to June 2012. The outcome will be a final report for the Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG). The interim report is published in the associated resources on this page.</p> <p> In this project the Department, the local government sector and schools are working together to research how schools and local authorities (LAs) are adapting to a more diverse and autonomous schools system.</p> <p> The project will work with a representative group of LAs in a range of geographical areas. It will explore the issues arising as more schools become Academies or Free Schools. It will also look at what is happening in other LAs, and draw on information gathered in other contexts.</p> <p> The background to the proposal for a programme of action research on the future of local authorities is in the associated resources on this page.</p> <h1> Steering group representation</h1> <p> The steering group is made up of representatives from:</p> <ul> <li> local government</li> <li> academies and academy sponsors</li> <li> National College for School Leadership</li> <li> the Department for Education</li> <li> the Department for Communities and Local Government.</li> </ul> <h1> Further information</h1> <p> The Department tendered for work on the project. The invitation to tender is now closed, but the document is available for information in the associated resources on this page.</p> <p> Further information on the Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG) can also be found in this section of the website.</p> ]]> false Governor Leadership team Local authority Education and training professionals Department for Education English Action research into the evolving role of the local authority in education

The final report for the Ministerial Advisory Group.

External link https://www.education.gov.uk/publications/standard/publicationDetail/Page1/DFE-RR224 LAAR interim report February 2012

Local authority action research group interim report - February 2012.

PDF, 640 Kb //media.education.gov.uk/assets/files/pdf/l/laar interim report february 2012.pdf LAARSG: background note (LAAR/03)

Background information about the purpose of the local authority action research steering group.

Word, 39 Kb //media.education.gov.uk/assets/files/doc/l/la - lea/laarsg background note laar03.doc Action Research invitation to tender

LAAR invitation to tender.

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