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EEF Voices from the classroom: Using scaffolds to support working memory

17 March 2024

In this ​‘Voices from the Classroom’ video, Sophie Law – Year 2 teacher at St Matthews Catholic Primary School – explains how she uses scaffolds to support her pupils’ learning by reducing…

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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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Tax facts – free resources for teachers and parents

10 March 2024

Tax Facts is HM Revenue and Customs’ free tax education programme for primary and secondary school students. It has resources to help children and young people learn about the UK…

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Free, five minute subject knowledge videos for primary teachers

9 March 2024

Great teaching relies on great subject knowledge. When we know a ton about what we're teaching we explain things better, ask better questions and show more enthusiasm. But teachers are…

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Supporting working memory in the primary school

8 March 2024

Rachael Cattrall, specialist for cognitive science, introduces a new Voices from the Classroom video. The aim of this video is to support colleagues in reflecting on their own understanding of working…

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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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Primary science podcast

24 February 2024

In this installment of the Evidence into Action podcast Alex Quigley and Grace Cocker discuss high-quality science teaching that fosters progress and children’s interest in science. Evidence into Action is…

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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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Does the data really matter when it comes to improving literacy?

4 February 2024

In England last year (2022−2023) only 44% of our disadvantaged children reached the combined national expectation in reading, writing and maths in KS2, compared to 66% of children who were not disadvantaged…

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Women in Science conference

24 January 2024

Free STEM conference for primary, secondary and post-16 teachers and technicians with all workshops and the keynote delivered by women. Saturday 18th May, 9:30am - 3:30pm, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell…

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9 common misconceptions surrounding the teaching of phonics

23 January 2024

On the Thinking Deeply about Primary Education podcast, Christopher Such explores the nine common misconceptions which surround the teaching of phonics. As part of the chat we explore all nine…

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NCETM podcast: I Can’t Do Maths – part 1

22 January 2024

In this episode, Professor Alf Coles and Professor Nathalie Sinclair talk about their book, I Can’t Do Maths! Why children say it and how to make a difference. In the book,…

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