Today @youthendowmentfund.org.uk have published an evaluation report which found a small positive effect on school engagement for a social and emotional learning programme targeting secondary school boys. Read more: youthendowmentfund.org.uk/funding/eval...

Inclusive teaching is about helping every child to participate and succeed in school. For teachers and school leaders in mainstream schools, inclusive teaching is both a challenge and an opportunity. Our new guide is here to help you: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

The Clips from the Classroom series shows video examples of real classroom teaching. This term the Research Schools Network added a range of new videos. For example, 'closing the word gap' and 'promoting metacognition and self-regulated learning'. Explore now: researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t...

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Clips from the Classroom

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In 16-19 learning “a lot of students are in a bit of a transition. Suddenly they’re expected to study independently, revise effectively, and perform in high-stakes assessments. Metacognitive practice is really about helping them bridge that gap." educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/why-met...

Why metacognition matters for 16-19 learners

Insights from the EEF-Gatbsy conference

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“Teachers can leave specific gaps where learners have time to think for themselves. Questions such as ‘Why did I do it that way?’ or ‘What do you think I am going to do next?’ can encourage engagement.” How thinking aloud can support learning: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/16-19/thinki...

Thinking aloud in construction: supporting the learning journey from…

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We’ve submitted a response to the Department for Education’s consultation on how to measure performance for 16 – 19 learners. Read it here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/respons...

Our response to the government’s 16-19 performance measures…

Public consultation on proposals to improve 16-19 school and college performance measures.

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In 16-19 learning “a lot of students are in a bit of a transition. Suddenly they’re expected to study independently, revise effectively, and perform in high-stakes assessments. Metacognitive practice is really about helping them bridge that gap." educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/why-met...

Why metacognition matters for 16-19 learners

Insights from the EEF-Gatbsy conference

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How can the further education sector take an evidence-informed approach to metacognition? That was the question that we explored at the recent EEF-Gatsby conference. Becca Phillips rounds up all the insights from the event: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/why-met...

Why metacognition matters for 16-19 learners

Insights from the EEF-Gatbsy conference

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Reception lays the foundations for future learning and success. In this latest @theeef.bsky.social, our Director Claire Williams shares insights into the development of the new Excellence in Reception Teaching framework Read here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/support... #EEF

How we're supporting professional development for Reception teachers…

Reception is a vital year for children. Here’s how we’re supporting teachers.

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Checking for understanding is only part of the story. Our new Clips from the Classroom videos show how teachers use what pupils’ answers reveal to adapt teaching in the moment: - spotting misconceptions - deciding when to reteach - helping more pupils move forward Watch the clips: eef.li/RhfQw2

Welcome to the new Secretary of State for Education @lucympowell.bsky.social. We look forward to working with you to promote evidence-based practice and reduce the attainment gap.

52,000 teachers started professional development built on EEF-backed evidence last year. Our latest blog looks at how we've supported the new Excellence in Reception Teaching framework, bringing together research, policy and classroom expertise to support Reception teachers. tinyurl.com/mvrv7fc2

As the summer break begins for many, we’d like to thank all the teachers, leaders and support staff for the work you’ve done to support children and young people’s learning and development this year. We hope you have the opportunity to rest, reflect and recharge over the summer.

Supporting inclusive teaching starts with meaningful professional conversations. Our guide helps leaders shape a shared, evidence‑informed approach, useful as schools and trusts prepare for inclusion strategy development ahead of December 2026. tinyurl.com/bdemt6hd

What can colleges gain from taking part in an EEF project? For one maths team, it meant opportunities to: - reflect on practice - engage with evidence-informed approaches - strengthen collaboration - contribute to research tinyurl.com/4akkjmbs

Try Scenario Space - interactive classroom scenarios that help you explore how our guide to inclusive teaching works in practice. scenariospace.org

Not every adaptation supports learning. Our new guide to inclusive teaching helps schools think about which changes to teaching are most likely to help pupils overcome barriers and take part in lessons. Explore now: tinyurl.com/3ny8hw8y

My op ed for @schoolsweek.bsky.social, challenging myths around inclusive teaching schoolsweek.co.uk/inclusive-te... @theeef.bsky.social

Inclusive Teaching: busting the top five myths

EEF's guide offers practical recommendations for embedding inclusive practice

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New: The EEF Guide to Inclusive Teaching Contains advice about supporting every child to participate and succeed in school - including those with additional needs. Explore the guide and accompanying scenario-based training resources: tinyurl.com/3ny8hw8y

New: The EEF Guide to Inclusive Teaching Designed to help you: - build on effective universal teaching - make evidence-informed adaptations - reflect on what helps learning Explore the guide and scenario-based training resources now: tinyurl.com/3ny8hw8y

Better maths feedback starts with pupils doing the thinking. - Turn feedback into a challenge - Build independence and metacognition - Give less, but make it count - Balance explicit teaching with reasoning time Let pupils be the detectives. researchschool.org.uk/exchange/new...

High-quality maths talk is planned, not accidental. A shared approach between teachers and teaching assistants can create richer opportunities for pupils to explain, justify and connect their mathematical thinking. tinyurl.com/yerc6kbm

Attendance matters. Findings from a pilot of a tutoring programme for GCSE resit learners suggests that supporting learner engagement may be just as important as the tutoring itself. Read the evaluation: tinyurl.com/h3bemx7u

Can intelligent tutoring improve maths attainment? New evidence shows that pupils using ‘Maths-Whizz’ for an average of 32 minutes a week made the equivalent of one additional month's progress in maths, on average, compared to pupils in the comparison group. Find out more: eef.li/pX6rsQ

Maths doesn't just happen in maths time. The everyday moments—snack time, play, tidy-up—can be some of the richest opportunities for mathematical thinking. 💭 Which routine in your setting could become a stronger maths moment?

Everyday Moments, Everyday Maths

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Overwhelmed by the number of learning programmes on offer? Start with our Promising Programmes resource. It highlights programmes that have delivered meaningful, cost-effective improvements in attainment through independent evaluation, particularly for disadvantaged pupils. tinyurl.com/yzye3w99

Become an Early Years Pupil Premium Champion. Apply for a unique funded opportunity, making a difference and growing your network. Apply by 16 July: tinyurl.com/dp28d8jx

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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Effective professional development isn't about finding the perfect video. It's about helping you explore decision-making, connect practice with evidence, and reflect on your own classrooms. New additions to Clips from the Classroom are designed to support exactly that. tinyurl.com/yeb8a56t

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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Today @edupolicyinst.bsky.social and @theeef.bsky.social have co-published a major new report ‘Growing Apart’. Using linked data, we examine how the disadvantage gap emerges and widens from age 5 through to post-16. It's a chunky report so here are some of the highlights: epi.org.uk/publications...

Growing apart: the evolution of the disadvantage gap - Education Policy Institute

Many of the biggest challenges facing the education system – including absence, disengagement and SEND – are complex, interrelated and are shaped by socioeconomic circumstance. The government’s school...

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Our new research with @edupolicyinst.bsky.social finds that 44% of the GCSE disadvantage gap is already present by age 11. The report tracks how educational inequalities develop from early years through to 16-19 education and highlights the importance of early intervention. 👉 tinyurl.com/mwtdhtf3