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NCETM podcast: I Can’t Do Maths – part 1

22 January 2024

In this episode, Professor Alf Coles and Professor Nathalie Sinclair talk about their book, I Can’t Do Maths! Why children say it and how to make a difference. In the book,…

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Winter water safety

19 January 2024

The Royal Life Saving Society has produced a winter water safety leaflet aimed at children to keep them safe at this time of the year. As well as reminding children…

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Free webinars to boost RE subject knowledge

12 January 2024

Jigsaw RE are delivering a number of free webinars which are open to all schools. The aim is to boost staff’s subject knowledge and confidence, helping to raise the quality of…

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TES explains (in collaboration with EEF)

15 December 2023

Working in collaboration with the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), Tes explains key teaching terminology and answers questions around the use of education research EEF have collaborated with TES to support…

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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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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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EEF blog: Cognitive science – the tip of the iceberg

23 November 2023

Rachael Cattrall, the EEF’s cognitive science specialist, explores the importance of understanding the fundamental principles of cognitive science. Although its theories are not new, there is continuing interest in cognitive…

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Building confidence and desire in struggling readers at KS2

10 November 2023

Free OUP webinar: Tue, Nov 14, 2023 · 4:00 PM Some children enter KS2 lacking age-appropriate reading skills, and this results in issues beyond the acquisition of abilities. Frequently, several…

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Supporting your pupils to flourish in an increasingly digital world

9 November 2023

There are growing concerns within the sector that the current education system is preparing children for a world that may no longer exist by the time they reach adulthood. What…

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Beyond Good podcast: Lesson observations

30 October 2023

In this Beyond Good Podcast, Femi and Matt are speaking about lesson observations and related activities such as lesson visits, coaching and feedback.  They talk about being clear on why…

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Maths curriculum resources from Oak Academy

23 October 2023

New curriculum plans and early-release lessons from Oak National Academy have been published for primary and secondary maths. All resources are being developed by MEI, who are consulting with the NCETM to…

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Rethinking curriculum – youth social action

18 October 2023

This event with RSA explores teacher experiences of youth social action in primary schools. Youth social action can play a critical role in civic learning and participation at primary schools.…

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