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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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EEF podcast: Is teaching an art or a science?

12 March 2025

The EEF has published the second episode of a three-part series of their podcast, ​‘Evidence into Action’, focusing on whether teaching is an art or a science. This edition looks at getting beyond ​‘evidence-informed’…

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Childhood skill development has far reaching effects

26 February 2025

“Building foundations: The implications of research on childhood skill development for addressing future skills needs in England” is the sixth working paper to be published by the Skills Imperative 2035 programme, a…

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Principles of Powerful Learning – 10 key concepts for the classroom

20 February 2025

Join 5 free sessions for newly qualified and recently qualified teachers, trainee teachers and mentors.The Principles of Powerful Learning are 10 principles drawn from Cognitive Science that help teachers understand how students think, learn…

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Bitesize Video Explainer Series

19 February 2025

Subscribe to this brilliant video series where Jade Pearce, Somerset Research School Evidence Leader, explains an evidence informed strategy and how it can be applied within the classroom.   You will…

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Attention contagion

7 December 2024

Attention is a key contributor to effective learning and academic performance in the classroom. This means it’s key for teachers to have a deep understanding of factors affecting attentiveness, and…

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NEW: Elements of great teaching podcast launched

28 November 2024

In each episode, alongside Adam Kohlbeck, Evidenced Based Education break down the Elements of the Model for Great Teaching from a learner’s perspective sharing insights and real-world applications to enhance…

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New online safety priorities for Ofcom and launch of study into effects of social media on children

27 November 2024

Technology Secretary outlines priorities for Ofcom as government prepares to enforce the Online Safety Act next year. The Statement of Strategic Priorities (SSP), published Wednesday 20 November, includes ensuring safety is…

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National impact of phonics screening check report

13 November 2024

What can quantitative analyses tell us about the national impact of the phonics screening check? Research by Education Policy Institute uses national pupil-level census data for all children in year…

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Supporting system leaders to engage meaningfully with research

28 September 2024

The new implementation guidance references the need for a secure evidence base and research informed approach when selecting a strategy and approach. Engaging leaders meaningfully in the evidence-base to enable them to…

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EEF podcast: implementation

3 September 2024

The EEF has published the latest episode of their podcast, ​‘Evidence into Action’, focusing on implementation. In this instalment, host Alex Quigley is joined by co-host, Kirsten Mould (EEF Senior Content…

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How to identify ​‘red flag’ warnings when engaging with education research

7 June 2024

Leaders often report that their email inbox is bombarded with information about potential approaches and programmes to develop practice in their contexts. Being cautious and selective when identifying potential ​‘best bets’…

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