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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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Why bother with retrieval?

13 May 2024

The Education Endowment Foundation recently released a fascinating blog which explores the connection between cognitive science principles and retrieval practice. Below is an extract from the blog: You are sitting…

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EEF blog – Supporting professional development: Deepening understanding of memory

25 April 2024

Rachael Cattrall, cognitive science specialist, introduces the first of two new EEF animations to develop staff understanding of foundational concepts that underpin effective cognitive science practices. There are some bits…

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Ofsted experiences survey 2024

21 March 2024

HeadsUp4HTs have published their findings from a survey into the experiences of school leaders in the lead up to, during and following their Ofsted inspections. HeadsUp4HTs designed then ran the…

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Retrieval Practice – free webinar

14 March 2024

Consistent research has shown that retrieval practice can benefit pupils’ learning. The EEF report on Cognitive Science has examined the evidence underpinning retrieval practice, highlighting its potential to support pupil…

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Ofsted English subject report published

7 March 2024

Ofsted has just published its latest subject report which evaluated the strengths and weaknesses of how English is taught in schools across the country. The main headline is that the…

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The Science of Learning: free webinar

5 March 2024

Join Newcastle Research School for a free webinar on The Science of Learning. This webinar draws on the EEF's cognitive science review to further develop an understanding of how pupils…

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Voices from the classroom: Supporting working memory in the primary classroom

28 February 2024

Angie Watson – primary school teacher and Research Associate at Billesley Primary School – talks about how teaching staff in her setting use their understanding of working memory to support…

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Free online twilight: Effective Feedback

14 February 2024

In this free online session Tom Bithell, will discuss the EEF recommendations to support high quality feedback. The guidance report is based on the best available international evidence, in addition…

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UK poverty report 2024

31 January 2024

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation published its latest comprehensive analysis of poverty in the UK based on 2021/22 data. It paints a concerning picture of increasing and deepening poverty, variable by…

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