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We need to talk about talking in class

5 June 2023

For the past few years, even before the pandemic, silent classrooms have been the fashion ​(Gardner, 2021; Sequeira, 2020)​. Part of this is likely down to the belief that a silent classroom conveys…

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The tiered model for school planning

4 June 2023

How can schools make sure that their pupil premium plans are given the best possible chance of supporting pupils to achieve their potential? Meaningful school planning is not quick. It…

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A balanced approach to professional development

2 June 2023

Research tells us that one of the most important things we can do to improve pupil outcomes is to continuously develop the quality of teaching and learning (Higgins et al.,…

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Government to match schools’ tutoring costs in 2023/24 – new guidance released

1 June 2023

The Department for Education has announced that half of tutoring costs will be funded through the National Tutoring Programme (NTP) next year, doubling the government’s previous commitment to fund a…

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What’s happening in AI right now, and what does it mean for education?

31 May 2023

Watch a Tips for teachers video with Peps McCrea as part of his Evidenced informed teaching conversation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3DQnv-Fw5o

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Mental health leads struggle to find time for the job

28 May 2023

Most schools have taken up a grant to train a senior mental health lead, but almost half of those in post do not feel they have enough time to achieve…

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Get ready for National Fieldwork Fortnight

23 May 2023

The Geographical Association (GA) is encouraging schools to take part in National Fieldwork Fortnight, from 26th June to 7th July 2023. Fieldwork is an essential part of a geographical education. It enables…

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School Attendance Survey

22 May 2023

EEF are running a survey for schools to contribute to the understanding of how pupil attendance policies and practices in schools impact pupil attendance levels. This survey should be completed by Headteachers,…

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Trauma: Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn explained

22 May 2023

Toxic stress is a helpful concept to understand so you can recognise what you might observe in the children in your care. Pooky Knightsmith teaches about it a lot so…

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SCHOOL SUMS: What does going to school really cost families?

21 May 2023

Researchers have found that going to school in the UK costs families of primary school children at least £864.87 a year, or £18.69 a week. This is before childcare costs…

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Primaries form academy trusts as council support dwindles

20 May 2023

Shrinking council support has prompted primary schools to band together and launch academy trusts, as experts warn local authorities are reaching a “tipping point”.  A consultant who works on conversions…

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Ofsted to give schools a steer on when inspections will take place

19 May 2023

Chris Russell, Ofsted's national director, told education leaders at the Schools and Academies Show in London on 17th May, that Ofsted are finalising plans to give all schools more of…

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