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Retrieval verses rehearsal

8 February 2023

In this video, Jez Baker, Evidence Lead in Education (ELEs) supporting the Staffordshire Research School, discusses the difference between retrieval and rehearsal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKjzgNYe3CA Want to find out more? Watch our training…

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‘Cold calling’ vrs ‘think, pair, share’ vrs ‘mini-whiteboards’

28 January 2023

Cold Calling, Think, Pair, Share and mini whiteboards have all featured heavily in classrooms in recent years, as educators look to maximise Retrieval Practice, engagement and oracy. As well as…

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5 free research reads on… teaching spelling

25 January 2023

Debates about spelling never really go away. No matter what technological advancement is ushered in, it appears that spelling development still matters and we should sustain the teaching of spelling.…

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Primary Science Padlet (St Mary’s University)

18 January 2023

A padlet of inspiring resources, links and ideas to develop excellence in primary science education. Click here to access resources including: assessment publications inclusion working scientifically contemporary scientists science through…

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Getting children involved in local places

14 January 2023

GeogPod is the Geographical Association's podcast. Each episode, the host John Lyon will be chatting to a guest from within the geography community and discussing their work and areas of…

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The Superpower of Looking ®

10 January 2023

The Superpower of Looking® is an innovative and inclusive programme that seeks to transform the visual literacy skills of primary school children across the UK, taking the world of art and…

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Primary school pupils to benefit from careers support

8 January 2023

Primary school pupils are to benefit from a new careers programme that will encourage them to think about future jobs early, whilst nurturing aspirations and challenging stereotypes.  Evidence shows that children…

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Setting up an oral history project

5 January 2023

This short film is a practical guide to setting up an actual oral history project or doing an oral history interview in your classroom. Julia Letts, from the Oral History…

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Using oral history in the classroom

1 January 2023

Julia Letts, Oral History Society This short film provides a general introduction, covering why it's important to embed elements of oral history in your lessons and offering advice on how to do…

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Big Schools’ Birdwatch 2023

31 December 2022

Big Schools’ Birdwatch is back for 2023, bigger and with even more resources than before. Join thousands of other schools to find out which birds visit your school grounds. Together,…

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EEF Blog: Metacognition – Is it hidden in plain sight in the classroom?

28 December 2022

Zak can’t start his science task. He unpacks his pencil case. Then packs it again. He looks around at his peers. Sasha asks to see the force meter they used…

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EEF Blog: TOLD: Four Evidence-informed principles to promote high-quality talk in Maths

10 December 2022

EEF’s Mathematics Content Specialist, Kirstin Mulholland, introduces a new resource for teachers and school leaders. 'Classroom talk is important. In my own practice, I consistently built opportunities for pupils to discuss their…

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