This should keep you busy during the holiday. A selection of blogs from the EEF -

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Happy Holidays Everyone!! And if you aren't on holiday...sorry about that. See you the other side!!

Another video clip anyone?? Here you go - Check, Link, Connect -

Check-link-connect: supporting comprehension during reading

A framework for developing reading comprehension.

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Another day, another video. What have we got today I hear you ask? This one - Reading in Reception - researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t... Enjoy!

Reading rigour in reception

Repeated reading and opportunities for language learning.

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I am going to bombard you with video clips this week, starting with this one. Teaching Problem Solving Strategies - researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t...

Teaching problem solving strategies

Using worked solutions as a structured framework to teach specific problem-solving skills

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Sunday morning podcast time! This one seeks to explore the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers. Listen here -

The attainment gap, curriculum and why schools can’t tackle inequality alone | Professor Becky Francis CBE

Trust Matters: Lessons in Leadership · Episode

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A wise person once said "Whizzpopping is a sign of happiness. It is music in our ears!". Well, now you can help the children in your class become whizzpoppingly good at maths, using the Maths-Whizz Intelligent Tutoring Programme! Find out more here - buff.ly/iz0E89q

When I first saw this survey title I assumed it was about this ridiculous heat wave we are all suffering through! It is not, it is about some other kind of climate. Still, you get £10 if you complete the survey. Maybe you good put it towards a fan! School Climate (ASCE) Study - buff.ly/EpTqpzc

🚨🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS 📢 @theeef.bsky.social has TODAY released a new guide to inclusive teaching — focused on helping every pupil to participate and succeed in school. Take a look: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev... 🧵👇

Guide to Inclusive Teaching

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Fancy a video this morning, instead of a podcast? Here is an Introduction to the EEF's guidance report: Improving mathematics in Early Years and Key Stage 1 -

Introduction to 'Improving Mathematics in Early Years and KS1' guidance report

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Don't forget to sign up to this FREE PD event with @essexresearchsch.bsky.social:

FREE PD EVENT - More Than a Score: Rethinking Assessment in Primary…

6 July, 2026 — online

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Did you miss Dr Niki Kaiser's session; ‘Don’t just give revision resources – teach students how to use them’? Don't panic you can access the recording here -

Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing

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The @theeef.bsky.social has launched a new programme of research to investigate the impact of generative AI on learning and cognition. They are making a £2.5 million commitment to build the evidence base. Find out more:

New landmark programme of research to investigate the impact of…

EEF commits up to £2.5m to build evidence base

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Did you miss it? The last newsletter of the school year? I warned you about this. Never mind. You can access all previous newsletters here - researchschool.org.uk/norfolk/news...

Maths isn’t only for lesson time. Everyday moments are equally important — snack, play, tidy-up—are all prime chances for mathematical thinking. 💭 Which routine in your setting could you turn into a richer maths moment?

Everyday Moments, Everyday Maths

13 May, 2026 — Blog

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Our last newsletter of this school year is coming out today! If you are super quick you can sign up to our mailing list and you won't miss it! Do not delay - researchschool.org.uk/norfolk/news...

Sunday morning podcast! Prioritising Problem Solving. Listen here -

Maths: prioritising problem solving | Evidence into Action

In this episode, Alex Quigley and Grace Coker explore problem solving in maths and why it is a priority. They are joined by Professor Camilla Gilmore (Professor of Mathematical Cognition at…

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Anyone bored of the World Cup yet?! If you are and you're looking for something else to watch, you could try this:

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 do you support your pupils with educational transitions? Share your experiences with the EEF as part of their survey. Primary school staff survey = buff.ly/mc3y7rE Secondary school staff survey - buff.ly/nmGemxv

Could your school benefit from an Intelligent Tutoring platform? Check out the latest press release from @theeef.bsky.social -

Intelligent tutor that adapts lessons and feedback to individual…

Findings from independent evaluation of randomised controlled trial.

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Have you visited the EEF Clips from the Classroom resource? Becky Grimshaw (Assistant Director of Manchester RS) says "Clips from the Classroom are a valuable resource and tool for PD, allowing schools to easily access videos a a pace suitable for their own context." Access here - buff.ly/U8v9LTl

Here is a blog about using TAs as secret weapons! All sounds a bit James Bond to me, well until you read it and then you realise it isn't at all like James Bond, it is in fact about High Quality Talk in Maths - buff.ly/5XE5bYj

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New Blog by @essexresearchsch.bsky.social — extending early insights from the ‘Spell It Like It Is’ KS3 pilot alongside EEF work. Want to know more? Read here:

Making Spelling Visible in Key Stage 3: What We’ve Learned From The…

9 June, 2026 — Blog

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Which is best, maths or science? Good news, you don't need to decide, you can pick both! Here is how - buff.ly/6DmTGsM

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Post-mortem and pre-mortem, do NOT get them confused, they are very different things! I had never heard of a pre-mortem before I read this blog - buff.ly/2quOsh0.

Teaching in a Primary school? Join a FREE PD event with @essexresearchsch.bsky.social on 6 July 2026, 16:00-17:00 Register here:

FREE PD EVENT - More Than a Score: Rethinking Assessment in Primary…

6 July, 2026 — online

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Anyone bored of the World Cup yet? If you are and you're looking for something else to watch, you could try these clips from the classroom - buff.ly/QI7l3gz

Sunday morning podcast. This time it is about Modelling Independence -

Modelling Independence - The ‘Seven-step Model’ planning tool

How to support pupils' independent learning using our seven-step model.

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