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EEF: Five new evaluation reports added to the evidence base

16 March 2025

 The EEF have published findings from independent evaluations of five different teaching and learning programmes. These include two pilot studies, which assess the feasibility of a programme or approach, and three randomised controlled…

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New EPI report finds many children are missing out on Free School Meals and Pupil Premium

11 March 2025

A new report published by the Education Policy Institute (EPI) on Thursday 6 March explores the strengths and weaknesses of free school meals and Pupil Premium as measures for identifying disadvantaged…

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New guidance to help early years settings make the most of the increase to the Early Years Pupil Premium 

10 March 2025

Published alongside new Department for Education (DfE) guidance, the EEF Guide to the Early Years Pupil Premium resource is based on the best available evidence of what works to support…

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National supervised toothbrushing campaign

8 March 2025

A national supervised tooth brushing campaign has been launched in a bid to “revive” the country’s oral health. The programme, in which children are encouraged to brush their teeth with…

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Supporting children with complex trauma: Strategies and reflections

24 February 2025

Children who have experienced complex trauma face unique challenges that require a thoughtful, compassionate and comprehensive approach to support. Complex trauma, often resulting from prolonged exposure to adverse experiences such…

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Reading and writing boost to drive high and rising standards

22 February 2025

Thousands of pupils across England are set to benefit from a £2 million investment to drive high and rising standards in reading and writing, building on the Education Secretary’s plan…

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Levels of child poverty will not improve by 2030

2 February 2025

On the current trajectory, rates of child poverty in the UK will not improve for the rest of the decade and the number of children attending school hungry is likely…

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Families to receive £126 million in early years support

14 January 2025

Thousands of parents and children across England will be able to give their child the best start in life thanks to a £126 million government funding boost. £126 million boost…

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The Big Conversation Podcast

3 January 2025

The Big Conversation: In conversation with the Children’s Commissioner and her youth Ambassadors is my podcast series where she share the voices and views of England’s children.  The podcast draws…

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Governor Twilights: pupil premium strategy

8 December 2024

Free governor twilight sessions from Staffordshire research school your governors may be interested in: holding leadership teams to account for the effectiveness of their pupil premium strategy.  All sessions are…

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The cost of winter: Supporting your families

29 November 2024

Winter can be incredibly difficult for families living in poverty. Sean Harris considers how schools can understand the impact of seasonal hardship and what they can do to support children…

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Tackling the persistent disadvantage gap-A new approach to deprivation funding

20 November 2024

A new report by Education Policy Institute (EPI) sets out a fresh approach to school funding that would target greater support towards persistently disadvantaged pupils. This group, who have been eligible…

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