Summary

This report sets out the first phase of the evaluation of the implementation of the NSW National Partnership for Literacy and Numeracy (NPLN). The NPLN reforms target multiple areas in the school environment including leadership and school management, planning, pedagogy, programs and resources, student engagement, and school‐community relationships. Data gathered included Interviews with key stakeholders, online survey, case studies and analyses of NAPLAN literacy and numeracy data. Evaluation data shows progress in all targeted areas and that the NPLN provides a useful model for future strategic initiatives.