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10 October 2021
A recent research study explored both beneficial and detrimental effects of testing as a learning strategy, wanting to answer the following question: is retrieval practice a double-edged sword? Here’s why it…
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A term by term framework to support planning and teaching in 2021/22 This resource provides coherent sequencing for the primary maths curriculum. It draws together the DfE guidance on curriculum…
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Cold Calling is the name given to the practice of asking a question and then selecting a child to answer. The theory is that it causes all children to think…
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The DfE has updated the following sections of the document: ‘Whole School or College Approach’, ‘Senior mental health leads training’, ‘Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs)’ and ‘Mental health and wellbeing resources’ sections.…
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Picture the scene – teachers are filing out of an after-school CPD session fired up with enthusiasm to try a new pedagogical strategy. The member of SLT leading the session…
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A trial is set to explore which techniques used by teachers when reading stories aloud have the greatest impact on pupil progress. The Story Time Trial, commissioned by the Education…
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The Education Endowment Foundation has launched an updated version of their flagship resource, the Teaching and Learning Toolkit. The Toolkit is designed to support teachers and school leaders who are looking…
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The guidance to relationships and sex education has had a delayed introduction owing to the pandemic. However, from September, all schools and colleges are expected to have their updated curriculum in place.…
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Teacher Hug is an online talk radio station for the education community. They aim to unite teachers, leaders, disruptors and innovators. Teacher Hug is buzzing with ideas, one that supports,…
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'Written feedback on lessons is mostly pointless. Better to meet, review and plan – together.' 'Dylan Wiliam says that good feedback to students is feedback that leads to better work;…
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Caroline Bilton has written a blog for the EEF: 'Learning to read is one of the most formative phases of a child’s school experience and it lays the foundations for…
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'Differentiation is one of the darkest arts in teaching' - David Didau Mary Myatt has written a blog about the death by differentiation: 'There’s been a ton of time wasted on…
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