Correct answers don't always mean understanding. Our Head of Maths shares how purposeful classroom talk can reveal pupils' thinking, using the EEF's TOLD framework. researchschool.org.uk/manchester/n...

What Does Learning Sound Like in Your Maths Classroom?

What Does Learning Sound Like in Your Maths Classroom?

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When adapting an evidence-informed programme, what should we keep? The EEF's Core Components project explores this challenge, but doesn't yet identify which elements work best. How do you decide what to adapt? educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/introdu...

Changing how we think about ‘what works’: Introducing our Core…

Our Teaching and Learning taxonomy identifies core components across educational programmes.

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Save this: 5 checks for your Pupil Premium strategy. Are needs clear? Is our approach evidence-informed? Can staff deliver it? What will we monitor? What will we sustain or change? EEF's refreshed guide: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/using-pupil-...

The EEF Guide to the Pupil Premium

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Are pupils calculating or reasoning? A recent EEF trial found that Year 2 pupils using Mathematical Reasoning made 1 additional month's progress in maths, on average. A useful classroom question: "How do you know?" educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/trial-f...

Trial finds teaching six- and seven-year-olds to reason about maths…

Impact of helping young children understand mathematical relationships.

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Why do programmes work? EEF has mapped 180+ evaluated programmes into 78 components. It doesn't yet tell us which matter most. For schools, the question is: what must we keep, and what can we adapt? educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/introdu...

Changing how we think about ‘what works’: Introducing our Core…

Our Teaching and Learning taxonomy identifies core components across educational programmes.

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Making research available is one thing. Helping teachers use it is another. A new EEF-supported evidence hub has launched in Scotland. What helps your school turn evidence into practice? educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/new-edu...

New education evidence hub launches to improve outcomes in Scotland

Education Evidence Scotland launches to support evidence-informed practice across Scotland.

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A new EEF blog asks a useful question before introducing a new approach: Can we actually implement it well in our context? Think beyond delivery time: training, preparation, staff roles and practical barriers all matter. Worth a read 👇 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/impleme...

Why successful implementation starts before delivery begins

Explore the importance of implementation considerations when choosing and delivering an approach.

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What works in the early years – and how do we make sure it works in practice? The EEF has announced new investment to strengthen the evidence base for under-5s, with a focus on disadvantage and implementation at scale. Read more 👇 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/eef-to-...

EEF to accelerate early years evidence work through new Best Start in…

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Before we add another intervention, could we strengthen what pupils experience in the classroom every day? Our Assistant Director, Becky Grimshaw, explores why great teaching has to be at the heart of inclusion. researchschool.org.uk/manchester/b...

Quality, Not Quantity: Great Teaching for Greater Inclusion

Quality, Not Quantity: Great Teaching for Greater Inclusion

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Our new Director of Research School, Rebekah Hawthornthwaite, explores what adaptive teaching really requires: checking understanding, responding to evidence and supporting professional judgement. A great read from Manchester Communication Research School 👇 researchschool.org.uk/manchester/n...

Beyond the toolkit

Beyond the toolkit - Building the professional practice of adaptive teaching

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A label doesn’t tell us exactly what a pupil needs. A useful EEF read on using what pupils show us to make purposeful adaptations while maintaining high expectations. educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/seeing-...

Seeing the learner: the starting point for inclusive teaching

Explore how knowing learners and looking beyond labels can support inclusive teaching for pupils with additional needs..

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A new EEF blog asks a useful question before introducing a new approach: Can we actually implement it well in our context? Think beyond delivery time: training, preparation, staff roles and practical barriers all matter. Worth a read 👇 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/impleme...

Why successful implementation starts before delivery begins

Explore the importance of implementation considerations when choosing and delivering an approach.

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Does 92% attendance mean as much to families as “6 days of school missed”? An EEF trial suggests communicating absence as days missed may be easier for parents to understand. A small change worth considering as part of a wider attendance strategy 👇 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...

BITUP: Updating Parents on Number of School Days Missed - trial

A trial to test the impact of sending parents text messages about their child’s attendance on school attendance rates.

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Sometimes it’s the small classroom choices that are worth examining. An EEF trial found pupils scored higher in comprehension when teachers paused during reading aloud for questions and discussion. Read more 👇 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...

Teacher Choices: The Story Time Trial

‘Teacher Choices’ trial in which two different approaches to structuring whole-class reading in Year 4 and 5 classes were explored.

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Can AI genuinely save teachers time? An EEF trial found KS3 science teachers using ChatGPT for lesson preparation saved around 25 minutes a week (31%), with no apparent reduction in resource quality. Worth a read 👇 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...

ChatGPT in lesson preparation - Teacher Choices trial

Teacher Choices trial exploring different approaches to lesson and resource preparation in KS3 Science. Specifically, this trial tests the impact of…

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We want pupils to become independent learners- but independence needs to be taught. New EEF guidance highlights metacognition, feedback and collaborative learning as three promising approaches. Worth a read 👇 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/16-19/develo...

Developing Independent Learners

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More adaptations ≠ better learning. EEF’s Inclusive Teaching guide puts strong everyday teaching first, with carefully chosen adaptations where pupils need them. A useful resource for thinking about adaptive teaching 👇 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

Guide to Inclusive Teaching

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New EEF research shows literacy and attendance are among the biggest challenges schools identify for disadvantaged pupils. A useful reminder: start with the barrier, then choose the response. educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/schools...

Nine in 10 schools identify literacy as a key challenge for…

New EEF research on Pupil Premium strategy statements

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Is your Pupil Premium strategy a live part of school improvement? New EEF resources focus on monitoring what’s working, what needs adapting and the difference it’s making. Take a look 👇 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/using-pupil-...

The EEF Guide to the Pupil Premium

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9 in 10 schools identify literacy as a key challenge for disadvantaged pupils, while 8 in 10 cite attendance. New EEF research analyses 1,000+ Pupil Premium strategies. 🔗https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/schools-identify-key-challenge-for-disadvantaged-pupils

Nine in 10 schools identify literacy as a key challenge for…

New EEF research on Pupil Premium strategy statements

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Confidence matters as much as content. 💡 See how one college used the Can-Do Maths pilot to build resilience, engagement and confidence in GCSE maths resit learners. educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/taking-...

How taking part in the Can-Do-Maths pilot helped build our resit…

Practitioner reflection on involvement with 16-19 pilot programme

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Inclusive teaching starts with strong universal practice. The latest EEF guidance highlights five approaches that benefit all pupils: ✅ Explicit instruction ✅ Feedback ✅ Scaffolding ✅ Positive relationships ✅ Calm classrooms Read more: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

Guide to Inclusive Teaching

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Great teaching starts with great inclusion. 📚 The EEF's new guidance shows how strong classroom practice and carefully chosen adaptations can better support pupils with additional needs—while strengthening teaching for everyone. Read more: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/classro...

Strong classroom practice with carefully chosen adaptations key to…

New guide to help schools develop evidence-led inclusion strategies

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Applications are open to become an Early Years Pupil Premium Champion – a funded opportunity to develop your leadership and support better outcomes for children. 📅 Apply by 16 July: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/become-...

Become an Early Years Pupil Premium Champion

Apply for a unique funded opportunity to make a difference and grow your network.

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🎥 New Clips from the Classroom are here! Real classroom practice, evidence-informed teaching, and practical ideas for professional development. The key message? The video isn't the hero–it's how we scaffold the watch. Explore the latest collection: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/more-cl...

MORE Clips from the Classroom videos from the Research Schools…

New Clips from the Classroom videos to support professional development in schools

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🧮💬 How can high-quality discussion improve mathematical thinking? Read Becky Wanjohi's latest blog and watch the accompanying webinar for practical strategies to boost reasoning, vocabulary and participation in maths. 📖 researchschool.org.uk/manchester/b... 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJT_...

What Does Learning Sound Like in Your Maths Classroom?

What Does Learning Sound Like in Your Maths Classroom

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How can we support pupils to write at length with confidence? ✍️ This #ClipsFromTheClassroom video explores practical approaches to developing structured extended writing. Watch here: researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t...

Developing structured extended writing

Extended writing in practical subjects.

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New research from EPI & EEF shows that 44% of the GCSE attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers is already established by age 11. A powerful reminder of the crucial role of EYs and primary education in tackling inequality. 👇 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/disadva...

44% of the GCSE disadvantage gap is locked in by age 11,…

New research on the disadvantage gap

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What does effective extended writing instruction look like in practical subjects? 🎥 In our new ClipsFromTheClassroom, see how a structured approach to extended writing can help pupils organise ideas, build independence, and improve writing outcomes. Watch here 👇 researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t...

Developing structured extended writing

Extended writing in practical subjects.

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New landmark research programme launched! The EEF is investing up to £2.5m to explore how Generative AI impacts learning and cognition in children and young people, helping build the evidence base for education. 📚🤖 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/new-res...

New landmark programme of research to investigate the impact of…

EEF commits up to £2.5m to build evidence base

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