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What’s New? Evidence briefings for school leaders

9 December 2023

Free online briefing summarises recent evidence from the EEF and other reputable sources. Join the research school for half-termly briefings to explore the latest findings from the EEF and other…

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Ofsted inspection “contributed” to the death of headteacher Ruth Perry

8 December 2023

An Ofsted inspection "contributed" to the death of headteacher Ruth Perry, an inquest has ruled. The coroner's verdict was recorded as "suicide: contributed to by an Ofsted inspection carried out…

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Receive support in managing attendance

7 December 2023

If you are a senior leader who would like support and resources to improve your approach to managing attendance, then join an attendance hub. Eligibility Support is available for senior…

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Understanding primary and secondary sources in history

6 December 2023

Since 2019, there has been a significant change in history teaching, emphasising the crucial role of sources in acquiring knowledge. It's important for teachers to distinguish between sources and evidence.…

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Early years foundation stage profile results 2022/23

5 December 2023

Headline results 67.2% of children achieved a good level of development (up from 65.2% in 2021/22). 65.6% of children were at expected level across all early learning goals (pp from…

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Consultation: minimum service levels in schools

4 December 2023

The government has launched a consultation on setting minimum service levels in schools in the event of future industrial action by teachers. This is known as the Strikes (Minimum Service…

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Ofsted to implement changes to post-inspection process.

3 December 2023

Ofsted has announced that it will implement all 4 changes proposed in its recent consultation on post-inspection arrangements and complaints handling. The changes are: Enhanced on-site professional dialogue during inspections…

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Become a maths ‘problem-solving’ school

2 December 2023

NRICH, a trusted provider of free problem-solving resources and teacher support, is launching the Problem-solving Schools programme. NRICH’s core mission is to develop confident, resilient problem-solvers who value and enjoy working…

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Working Scientifically – how can we develop independence in primary science?

1 December 2023

James Siddle and Karen Robinson of Lincolnshire Research School and Roisin Knight from Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy explore the new EEF guidance report on primary science. Teaching primary…

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Webinar: The unintended consequences of the expansion of ‘trauma informed’

30 November 2023

Has "trauma informed practice" become diluted and monetised? Has it become the new language to pathologise distress? When did EVERYTHING become "trauma informed"? Join Lisa Cherry in an informal conversation…

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EEF guidance report: Improving primary science

29 November 2023

This guidance report provides six practical recommendations, underpinned by high quality evidence, about how to make meaningful improvements to primary science teaching.  It is designed to help practitioners build on…

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How to have an emotionally intelligent disagreement

28 November 2023

Disagreeing respectfully appears to have become a lost art yet is key to being an assertive and compassionate leader. People either become aggressive or avoid difficult conversations. This can lead…

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