Our Impact Reports
Our work at The Linking Network is regularly evaluated internally and externally. This helps us to consider the impact of our programmes and develop our work in light of new research.
Social Integration in Schools and Colleges 2023
A review by the DfE of interventions in schools for social integration. Schools Linking is reviewed as an intervention.
Integrated Areas Programme: Schools Linking Evaluation
This report evaluates the Integrated Areas Programme, where Local Authorities and The Linking Network facilitated social mixing between schools in segregated communities to improve social cohesion.
The benefits of Schools Linking for social development
Researcher-in-Residence, Dr Lindsey Cameron shares her findings from an observational study of a neutral venue visit in Rochdale as part of the Schools Linking programme
Virtual Linking in a Pandemic 2021
An evaluation of virtual linking during Covid-19 by our researcher in residence, Dr Lindsey Cameron.
The Impact of The Linking Network 2020
Written in August 2020 by our researcher in residence, Dr Lindsey Cameron, this report highlights the impact of our work.
Schools Linking and Social Cohesion: an evaluation
2017-18 evaluation of the National Schools Linking programme by Dr Chris Shannahan, Coventry University commission by the MHLG.
Evaluation of Schools Linking roll out 2008-2009
Conducted by Dr Anni Raw, this is an evaluation of the Schools Linking national roll-out.
Bradford Schools Linking evaluation 2005-2006
An evaluation of the Bradford Schools Linking programme by Dr Anni Raw
The following reports consider how the work of The Linking Network fits into wider strategies for community cohesion and integration.
The Casey Review 2016
An independent review by Dame Louise Casey into opportunity and integration including Schools Linking as an approach.
Integrated Communities Strategy 2019
The Green Paper set out the Government’s vision for building integrated communities. Schools Linking is mentioned as an approach to social mixing.
10 actions for social integration
This collection of essays brings academic viewpoints, research and interventions on social integration. TLN contributed to essay 5.
Curriculum Review: Diversity and Citizenship 2007
A curriculum review led by Sir Keith Ajegbo.
Promoting Ethnic and Religious Integration in Schools
A review of evidence which reference Schools Linking.
RE and Good Community Relations
What can RE learn from Social Psychology. A toolkit for teachers
Evaluations and Reports of Intergenerational Linking
Making Intergenerational Programs ‘Stick’: Learning from the Care Home FaNs ‘Broker model’ Linking Schools and Care Homes in England
Sustained connections: The lasting impact of Intergenerational Linking between schools and care homes
This is a follow-on report to our national Care Home Friends and Neighbours: Intergenerational Linking project, capturing impact after 18 months.
