We must build closer connections between research and practice to make sure the questions researchers are asking are grounded in everyday realities, says CEO @beckyfrancis.bsky.social as @theeef.bsky.social launches consultation on the challenges facing education

Creating a closer connection between research and practice

EEF’s Professor Becky Francis explains why it’s vital that education research answers the most pressing questions facing educators – and how teachers can help ensure they do just that

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What questions about education would you like to see more research on? Tell us what matters in your work. We want to hear from teachers, school leaders and people working across education. Share your views by 9 October: buff.ly/uax4T8p

📢 Sonia Thompson at Breaking Down Barriers: inclusive leadership, excellence, evidence and practical oracy strategies. ▶️20 Nov | Exeter. bit.ly/4eZSHWe

A fantastic start to Year 3 of the Wiltshire Cracking Communication Programme! It was brilliant to welcome a new cohort of schools and see so many leaders and practitioners come together to explore evidence-informed approaches to communication and language. Thank you to everyone who joined us. 🌟

Speaker spotlight: Sonia Thompson ⭐ Breaking Down Barriers Conference: Creating the Inclusive Classroom. Sonia will deliver the keynote ‘Leading Inclusively, with Excellence and Evidence’ and a workshop on ‘The Place and Case for Oracy in the Primary Curriculum’. 20 Nov | Exeter. bit.ly/4eZSHWe

📢 Delighted to be partnering with Bristol & Beyond Stronger Practice Hub to deliver Using Evidence to Strengthen Your Early Years Leadership. A free 3-part programme for EYFS leaders looking to use research evidence to inform decision-making and improve outcomes. 🔗 beyth.co.uk/course/cpd-p...

CPD Programme: Using Evidence to Strengthen Your Early Years Leadership - Bristol Early Years Teaching Hub

Stronger Practice Hub Event A three-part face-to-face leadership programme delivered in collaboration with the Somerset Research School, for Headteachers, EYFS Leads, Nursery/Pre-School Managers, Room...

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🧩 @theeef.bsky.social has launched a new Guide to Inclusive Teaching — alongside practical training resources to help bring the evidence into the classroom. 📘 training resources 🛠️ Practical tools 🎯 Support 🔗Explore more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

Guide to Inclusive Teaching

The EEF is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement.

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🔴 EVENT SPOTLIGHT Six practical workshops. One inspiring day. ⭐ Adaptive Teaching ⭐ Inclusive Classroom Practice ⭐ Pupil Premium Leadership in Schools ⭐ Inclusive Literacy ⭐ Inclusion 16–19 ⭐ Whole School SEND 👉️ buff.ly/7rl9PJc

Is your school ready to publish its statutory inclusion strategy by 31 Dec 2026? Join us at the Breaking Down Barriers Conference in Exeter on 20 Nov and explore practical, evidence-informed approaches to inclusion. 🔗https://researchschool.org.uk/cornwall/event/breaking-down-barriers-conference

🍂 Welcome back to the Autumn Term! Join Somerset Research School for evidence-informed training, events, resources, blogs and networking opportunities this year. Sign up for updates: researchschool.org.uk/somerset/new... #EdSky #ResearchSchools #EEF

📢 Excited to be partnering with Bristol Stronger Practice Hub to deliver Using Evidence to Strengthen Your Early Years Leadership. A free 3-part programme for EYFS leaders looking to use research evidence to inform decision-making and improve outcomes. researchschool.org.uk/somerset/eve...

Using Evidence to Strengthen Your Early Years Leadership

The Bristol and Beyond Stronger Practice Hub in partnership with the Somerset Research School

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📢 Join us in Exeter on 20 November 2026 for Breaking Down Barriers: Creating the Inclusive Classroom. Explore practical, evidence-informed approaches to inclusion, adaptive teaching and supporting every pupil to succeed. 🎟️ Book your place today researchschool.org.uk/somerset/eve...

Why attend Breaking Down Barriers? Hear from Sonia Thompson and Malcom Reeve, plus explore practical workshops on inclusion, adaptive teaching, literacy, SEND and Pupil Premium. 📅 20 Nov 2026 | 📍 Exeter Book early: bit.ly/4eZSHWe or scan QR Code #ResearchSchools #EEF

🔴 Event Spotlight Registration is now open for Breaking Down Barriers: Creating the Inclusive Classroom. 📅 20 November | Exeter A day of evidence-informed professional learning exploring inclusion, adaptive teaching and belonging. 🎟️ Book your place: buff.ly/NfSbHMA #CornwallResearchSchool

Breaking Down Barriers – Exeter, Nov 20 Join colleagues across the South West & South Coast for an evidence-informed day on inclusive practice. With Sonia Thompson & Malcolm Reeve + practical evidence-based workshops @theeef.bsky.social 🔗https://bit.ly/4eZSHWe #ResearchSchools

A big thank you to Clare Anderson for supporting session #3 of Making the Difference for Disadvantaged Pupils🙌 An inspiring implementation case study, thoughtful contributions, shared expertise, and plenty of practical tips and best bets to take forward. A great way to conclude the programme.

Have you watched our latest #ClipsFromTheClassroom? Focusing on 5-a-day cognitive & metacognitive approaches, this clip shows how small, consistent strategies can support pupils to think more effectively and become independent learners Take a look 👇 researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t...

5-a-day: cognitive and metacognitive approaches

Using the seven step model to embed metacognitive strategies.

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🎥 New webinar recording now live! How can we deploy teaching assistants for maximum impact? Watch our latest session with Sally Franklin, Clare Anderson & Tom Colquhoun: 👉 researchschool.org.uk/somerset/eve... @theeef.bsky.social

📢 Save the date Breaking Down Barriers Conference: Creating the Inclusive Classroom An evidence‑informed conference on adaptive teaching and inclusion, led by the South West and South Coast Research Schools Network and aligned with EEF guidance. 📅 20 Nov 2026 |📍 Exeter 🔗 Register bit.ly/490PMca

The EEF has launched a new programme of research to investigate the impact of generative AI on learning and cognition. We’re making a £2.5 million commitment to build the evidence base. Find out more: tinyurl.com/4f9effc5

⏰ Final places available Join us this afternoon for a focused, practical webinar on deploying TAs effectively and explore how evidence can support: • clearer TA roles • stronger classroom impact • more consistent support for pupils 🗓 Wednesday 3 June | 15:45–16:45 ✅ Free to attend

Looking for practical, evidence-informed approaches to TA deployment? This FREE twilight webinar brings the EEF’s updated guidance to life — led by experts working directly with schools. 🗓 Wed 3 June | 15:45–16:45 (⏰NEW TIME!) 🔗 forms.gle/xJqFndLrsaKZ... #TADeployment #EEF #SchoolLeadership

🎙️ New EEF podcast: How can 16–19 providers close disadvantage gaps and help every learner thrive? Listen here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/podcast...

Exploring disadvantage in 16-19 settings

How can 16–19 providers close disadvantage gaps and help every learner thrive?

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📢 Save the date Breaking Down Barriers Conference: Creating the Inclusive Classroom An evidence‑informed conference on adaptive teaching and inclusion, led by the South West and South Coast Research Schools Network and aligned with EEF guidance. 📅 20 Nov 2026 |📍 Exeter 🔗 Register bit.ly/490PMca

🏫Great to see colleagues here today for Session 2 of Making the Difference for Disadvantaged Pupils ⚙️A really purposeful session exploring the tiered approach, with thoughtful focus on implementation, metacognition, and identifying practical, evidence-informed solutions @theeef.bsky.social

📢 The EEF’s School’s Guide to Implementation has been refreshed ✅ All implementation guidance in one place ✅ Dedicated pages for each recommendation ✅ New videos from Jonathan Sharples & Jamila Boughelaf ✅ Blogs from the Research Schools Network educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

A School’s Guide to Implementation

Maximise the impact of new approaches and practices.

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📘 TA Deployment Webinar. We’re pleased to be joined by Clare Greene for this FREE twilight webinar. Clare brings a deep expertise in inclusive practice, school improvement and evidence‑informed leadership @theeef.bsky.social Read more here▶️ researchschool.org.uk/somerset/mee...

What does effective scaffolding really look like in the classroom?🎥 Clip #3: Scaffolding from our Clips from the Classroom series focuses on how structured support can help pupils succeed — and how that support is gradually withdrawn. ▶️ researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t... 📆 Next clip coming June.

Mimicry can look convincing. Mastery takes time. Our latest blog, by Mark Robson, explores how learning moves from copying to lasting understanding. 📖 From mimicry to sustained mastery researchschool.org.uk/somerset/new... #EvidenceInformed #Teaching

FREE Twilight Webinar We’re delighted to be joined by Sally Franklin — ✨ contributor to the @theeef.bsky.social updated Deployment of TA's guidance ✨ nationally recognised expert in inclusion & SEND ✨ engaging and inspiring keynote speaker 🔗Register forms.gle/Wo7NdHywFJWD...