Retrieval practice, not just for dogs! Watch this video for proof. researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t...
Niki Kaiser
@nikika.bsky.social
*Chemistry teacher and AHT at a Secondary school in Norwich *Director of Norfolk Research School *President - Royal Society of Chemistry ECC *Masters swimmer, irregular Parkrunner, cycle everywhere... *A bit wafty, apparently...
Interesting Facts About The Fens 1. Long ago, people in Fenland referred to frogs as 'Fen Nightingales' 2. NRS are currently working in partnership with schools in the Fens, focusing on communication. Read more here - educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/regiona... (no more on frogs I'm afraid)
Want to watch a video about strategies for explicit vocabulary instruction? Or, would you rather watch a video with explicit vocabulary? Well, the first option is here - researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t... and for the second option you will probably have to google Eminem.
Good Morning 💥 Did you miss our new blog? In it @chemDrK provides practical suggestions to help TAs promote independence and avoid over-reliance on them by the children they are helping. Read it here researchschool.org.uk/norfolk/news...
As part of the @EducEndowFoundn regional strategy Siobhan Keddie, outlines how a local partnership supported by @Norfolk_RS is tackling early language and communication challenges across rural areas. Read here educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/regiona...
4. Being told your setting can't meet need but there being no other setting nearby that will take your child. Tales of kids out of school for years at a time. Parents having to give up work. Remortgaging. Being solely responsible for 24 hour medical care.
Still using your fingers to count? If you want to progress to other methods read this EEF blog for some top tips. Read it here - educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/manipul...
Small things that make a big environmental difference: - shopping locally - eating a few plant based meals a week - riding your bike - not having your wedding attended via 100 private jets - composting
Did you see our new blog? In it @chemDrK provides practical suggestions to help TAs promote independence and avoid over-reliance on them by the children they are helping. Read it here - researchschool.org.uk/norfolk/news...
Just a reminder, you’re probably making a bigger impact than you think. For example, I’m willing to bet that basically none of you went to space for 11 minutes this week
Day 3 Niki Kaiser, Director @norfolkrs.bsky.social highlights how a simple, well-timed question can help a child think about their own thinking and move from feeling stuck to finding a way forward. Read here- tinyurl.com/yp48udkc
Thinking Together: How TAs Can Use Questions to Build Independence
Thinking Together: How TAs Can Use Questions to Build Independence
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My LATEST BLOG seems to have struck a chord with teachers and parents. Since Michael Gove "cracked down" and banned term time holidays we have had "crackdown" after "crackdown" on attendance. The evidence says they don't work... johncosgrove55.wordpress.com/2025/06/28/t...
Time to Think Again on Attendance
At the start of this month, Bridget Phillipson made a speech to school leaders from the Midlands, about what she called her “mission” to improve attendance. This is what motivates her, she declared…
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Great to see our very own Susi Waters imparting so much wisdom here, alongside @nikika.bsky.social and @smncx.bsky.social @blackpoolrs.bsky.social
Niki Kaiser@nikika.bsky.social · last yr.Exhausted but buzzing with ideas and energy after the Research Schools National Conference. So much to think about and great to catch up with colleagues and share ideas. Also enjoyed delivering session with Susi and Simon about collaboration and comms, including all the things I've learnt from Susi!
Wonderful to finally meet @msybibi.bsky.social in person today. Heard some great insights from her, along with other fab panelists. Loved the mix of humour and knowledge... Giggling and reflecting... Perfect mix! Thank you! :-)
Exhausted but buzzing with ideas and energy after the Research Schools National Conference. So much to think about and great to catch up with colleagues and share ideas. Also enjoyed delivering session with Susi and Simon about collaboration and comms, including all the things I've learnt from Susi!
How are you deploying TAs in your school? Research Schools across the East & East Midlands have created a 2-week resource series to help you apply the EEF guidance in practice. Starts 30 June | Free sign-up 👉 tinyurl.com/48xjx4ve #EEF #TeachingAssistants #ResearchSchools
Paula starts my weekend off with a smile. Happy Friday, everyone! :-)
Norfolk Research School@norfolkrs.bsky.social · last yr.While I struggle to get my 14 year old to get out of bed, other people are struggling to get this age group to understand the structure of an atom. Well, @chemDrk has solved one of these problems by creating an animated poster of the atomic structure.
"These videos make evidence tangible." Check out the new #ClipsFromTheClassroom from @rs_network and see how evidence-informed strategies look in real classrooms. Watch now buff.ly/3XWxu74
These look really useful
Norfolk Research School@norfolkrs.bsky.social · last yr.What are Clips from the Classroom? Short videos showing evidence-informed strategies in action—created by Research Schools with support from @EducEndowFoundn For intro to #ClipsFromTheClassroom see here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/clips-f...
What are Clips from the Classroom? Short videos showing evidence-informed strategies in action—created by Research Schools with support from @EducEndowFoundn For intro to #ClipsFromTheClassroom see here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/clips-f...
Your 14–16 learners will soon know their protons from their neutrons with this poster and fact sheet by @nikika.bsky.social edu.rsc.org/infographics... #sciteachuk #cogscisci #chemed
Download the atomic structure poster and fact sheet by @nikika.bsky.social, covering: ⚛️ Subatomic particles ⚛️ Electron shells ⚛️ Mass number ⚛️ Atomic number edu.rsc.org/infographics... #cogscisci #sciteachuk #ASEChat
Everything you need to teach the structure of the atom
With this poster and fact sheet, your 14-16 learners will soon know their electrons from their protons
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Teaching atomic structure at 14–16? You need this poster and fact sheet from @nikika.bsky.social edu.rsc.org/infographics... #SciTeachUK #CogSciSci#chemed
New videos just launched! @rs_network has added 22 more real-world examples to its #ClipsFromTheClassroom collection - designed to support professional development and boost evidence-informed practice. Explore the latest clips Clips researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t...
In recent years, PE has been squeezed out of school timetables, while breaktimes have grown shorter. What effect is this reduction in physical activity having on students’ health and learning?
How school became more sedentary - and why it matters
In recent years, PE has been squeezed out of school timetables, while breaktimes have grown shorter. What effect is this reduction in physical activity having on students’ health and learning? David…
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This is going to be great. Teachers and leaders talking and writing about best practice for working with TAs, as they explore the new guidance from the EEF Sign up below to get these directly to your inbox! @theeef.bsky.social @derbyresearchsch.bsky.social
Norfolk Research School@norfolkrs.bsky.social · last yr.Want to be part of a '2-week journey exploring the EEF Guidance Report - Deployment of Teaching Assistants'? Well you can! Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
