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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📚 Early years settings: join the TWiTCH trial to support children’s language development. ✅ Free to take part 💷 Up to £1,000 available Find out more: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...

Take part in an EEF project

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📚 Help GCSE English resit learners with the EEF Vocabulary Mastery trial. ✅ Free for FE & sixth form colleges ✅ 12-week intervention for 16–19s ✅ Staff training & resources ✅ £1,480 funding available Check eligibility: ow.ly/UoXT50Z1GT7

Take part in an EEF project

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The EEF has responded to the Government’s consultation on new Level 1 English and maths qualifications. Any new qualification should be piloted and rigorously evaluated before wider rollout. Read more: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/english...

Our response to the government’s level 1 English and Maths…

Public consultation on planned new level 1 English and maths qualifications for 16 to 19-year olds.

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The EEF has responded to the DfE’s SEND reform consultation, calling for stronger evidence-informed practice to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND. Read more: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/respons...

Our response to the government’s SEND reform consultation

Public consultation on planned changes to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities support.

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🎙️ 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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📣 KS3 & KS4 schools: Take part in the EEF-funded Learning Together for Mental Health trial 🧠💬 A whole-school approach to improving wellbeing, reducing bullying, and boosting attendance. ⏰ Recruiting nationally until 31 May 2026 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk

Really interesting listen from @EducEndowFound on improving outcomes for disadvantaged 16–19 learners. Lots of useful discussion around evidence-informed practice, removing barriers to participation, and creating a stronger sense of belonging for young people. 🎧 www.podbean.com/media/share/...

Great ideas in education only matter if they work in everyday school life. The EEF implementation resources offer practical, evidence-informed guidance to help schools introduce, refine, and sustain change effectively. Explore the resources: ow.ly/NbeM50YV1uX

NEW: refreshed EEF A School’s Guide to Implementation pages are now live 🎉 🎥 Expert videos ✏️ RSN blogs 🧰 Tools & templates 📖 Full guidance & evidence review Great support for school implementation 👇 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

A School’s Guide to Implementation

Maximise the impact of new approaches and practices.

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*New blog*: Effective teaching assistant deployment can make a real difference — but only when it’s purposeful, structured, and aligned with high-quality teaching. Explore practical insights and evidence-informed strategies in our latest blog 👇 researchschool.org.uk/manchester/n...

From Support to Independence: The Role of Teaching Assistants

The Role of Teaching Assistants

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New blog: How do we move from great CPD to genuine classroom impact? This blog explores why consistency, implementation, and sustained professional development matter more than one-off initiatives. A useful read for school leaders and teachers 👇 researchschool.org.uk/manchester/n...

CPD to Classroom Consistency

CPD to Classroom Consistency

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Independent learning isn’t about pupils working alone—it’s built through modelling, guided practice, and reflection. Independence is the outcome of carefully scaffolded teaching. 💭 When do pupils truly take ownership in your classroom? ow.ly/eo3950YQUsc

EEF is partnering with the Department for Education to build the evidence base on the impact of EdTech in schools and colleges. Excited to support the national Testbed programme and smarter use of technology in education. educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/partner...

New partnership with the Department for Education to build the…

EEF to take partner role in national Testbed programme.

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Four new evaluations on improving school attendance and reducing persistent absence, published by the Education Endowment Foundation and Youth Endowment Fund 📚 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/evaluat...

Four new evaluations of programmes and approaches designed to improve…

Findings from research studies funded through partnership with the Youth Endowment Fund.

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📣 The EEF are seeking a research team for a new project on positive deviance—learning from schools achieving strong outcomes for disadvantaged pupils. Looking for expertise in research, school improvement, large datasets, and practical insights. 👉 ow.ly/a9vQ50YV5h5

School leaders face tough choices on grouping pupils in maths. New evidence: • Higher attainers may make less progress in mixed-attainment classes • Lower attainers perform similarly in both approaches The key? Implementation matters either way. Read more: ow.ly/e4Ut50YRqJL

How do we move from rhetoric to real action for disadvantaged pupils? This powerful blog from Essex Research School shares practical, evidence-informed insights for leaders keeping disadvantage at the heart of their strategy. Read more 👇 researchschool.org.uk/essex/news/k...

Keeping Disadvantage at the Heart of the Strategy

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High-attaining maths pupils make more progress when grouped by attainment, new research from UCL & EEF finds. 📊 Read more: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/high-at...

High-attaining maths pupils make more progress when grouped by…

New research on student grouping in maths, conducted by the UCL Institute for Education

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Early Years Pupil Premium has the biggest impact when used within a balanced, evidence-informed approach. Nicola Cherry shares how nurseries collaborated to better support communication and language for children from lower-income backgrounds. See more here: ow.ly/p7Vk50YNjUT

Why strategy is more important than resources when using the Early…

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Looking for new ways to support GCSE English resit learners? Colleges across England can join a FREE 12-week Vocabulary Mastery trial for ages 16–19 aiming for Grade 4 📚 ✔ Small-group workshops ✔ Teacher training & resources ✔ £1,000 + £480 incentives Check eligibility: ow.ly/nNCh50YOxQU

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