Retrieval and spaced practice are two study strategies that must be combined "Retrieval and spaced practice should therefore be seen as two sides of the same coin. Teachers and students need to know, understand and implement both strategies." Blog by Kate Jones

Whole-class feedback: when and why to use this technique? "Whole-class feedback has been very well received, especially across schools in England in the last decade. It’s no surprise that teachers have embraced this approach to feedback." NEW blog by Kate Jones

Join us at the Festival of Education UK on 2–3 July, where we’ll be hosting a dedicated Great Teaching strand. More details about the strand coming soon! Get your tickets here and use code EBE20 for 20% off. This offer is limited to the first 40 people web.cvent.com/event/1840c8... #UKEd

What does great teaching look like in practice? This is what our Great Teaching Toolkit member schools have been doing this month. Focused, sustained professional learning leads to meaningful classroom change. See how this could look in your school by booking a call with us buff.ly/NX1xUI2

Our Great Teaching Questioning Challenge is underway! Over 400 teachers from 72 schools are all focussing on improving their questioning practice. This week is all about goal-setting and already, more than 180 teachers have completed their first self-reflection to identify an area to focus on.

Do you use video as a professional learning tool? "Videos of classroom practice offer a few practical advantages as a professional learning tool. Namely, it’s easy to pause, rewind, and revisit as many times as you’d like!" Blog by CJ Rauch buff.ly/emzMbLv #EduSky #UKEd

Applications for the Great Teaching Questioning Challenge are now closed! If you’ve applied, your next steps are already in your inbox, please check your emails. Missed this round? Sign up to the waitlist to be the first to hear when applications open for the next challenge buff.ly/FBzp6AK

Thinking of applying for the challenge? Applications close this Friday We know questioning is one of the most powerful ways to activate student thinking but it’s not always easy to improve it in a busy school week. That’s why we’re running the Great Teaching Questioning Challenge buff.ly/K9rpFG1

When tests hit the ceiling: Why ‘ceiling effects’ matter In this blog, @profcoe.bsky.social explores the concept through the lens of a real research project using schools' internal assessments. Read it here: buff.ly/IRNIDLA

Huge interest in the challenge so far, we’re already oversubscribed! There’s still time, but not much. Submit your application before the deadline to secure your spot get your application in before April 17th. Thank you to everyone that have applied to join the challenge so far.

Huge interest in the challenge so far, we’re already oversubscribed! There’s still time, but not much. Submit your application before the deadline to secure your spot get your application in before April 17th. Thank you to everyone that have applied to join the challenge so far.

We know questioning is one of the most powerful ways to activate student thinking but it’s not always easy to improve it in a busy school week. That’s why we’re running the Great Teaching Questioning Challenge. It’s free to participate and applications close on 17th April buff.ly/K9rpFG1 #EduSky

More info here buff.ly/XZxShUA Apply here buff.ly/4kEkdBb

You are invited to join us for a Great Teaching Challenge. A small group of teachers from each school will focus on improving their questioning, trial techniques in their classroom, and see what impact it has, all in around 15 minutes a week. Deadline to apply is April 17th. More info in comments

Retrieval Practice: Myths, Mutations & Mistakes by Kate Jones "This eBook includes examples of potential mutations, myths and mistakes linked to retrieval practice, with advice as to how they can be avoided..." You can find all of our eBooks on our website buff.ly/hJdD8X1 #EduSky #UKEd

"As the exam season approaches, older students will likely be receiving (or searching for) helpful revision advice. Responsive Revision offers a different approach. This is a term I have been sharing with teachers, students and parents..." Blog by Kate Jones buff.ly/kC0CzaZ

You are invited to join us for a Great Teaching Challenge. A small group of teachers from each school will focus on improving their questioning, trial techniques in their classroom, and see what impact it has, all in around 15 minutes a week. Deadline to apply is April 17th. More info in comments

4 in 10 students feel their teacher knows when something is upsetting them. These findings, from the Great Teaching Toolkit, should give every leader pause for thought. Professor Kime explains why belonging matters and isn't a "nice-to have". Read it here buff.ly/39cAQue #EduSky #UKEd

The new Ofsted inspection toolkit raises expectations for professional learning: it’s not just about provision, but real impact and sustained growth. Many schools using the Great Teaching Toolkit are already well placed for this shift. Find out why in Professor Stuart Kime's blog:

Great teaching is a complex act that requires a balance of cognitive precision, high expectations, and effective emotional support. This is why the Science of Learning is the “Golden Thread” of the Great Teaching Toolkit (GTT), infused into every part of it. Read more here #UKEd #EduSky

"As the exam season approaches, older students will likely be receiving (or searching for) helpful revision advice. Responsive Revision offers a different approach. This is a term I have been sharing with teachers, students and parents..." Blog by Kate Jones

Retrieval and spaced practice are two study strategies that must be combined "Retrieval and spaced practice should therefore be seen as two sides of the same coin. Teachers and students need to know, understand and implement both strategies." Blog by Kate Jones buff.ly/iLuCc4w #EduSky

Peer Assessment: Why? When? How? Join @cjrauch.bsky.social in this webinar exploring how peer assessment can be used effectively to support learning, rather than becoming a time-consuming or unreliable classroom routine. Register for free www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peer-asses...

Forward Together: we’re celebrating all that is positive in education and working collectively to tackle the toughest challenges. Hear from inspirational leaders in education and beyond at @ascl-uk.bsky.social We'll be on stand 78 and look forward to seeing you there. buff.ly/Jk5b5yE #ASCL2026

4 in 10 students feel their teacher knows when something is upsetting them. These findings, from the Great Teaching Toolkit, should give every leader pause for thought. Professor Kime explains why belonging matters and isn't a "nice-to have". Read it here buff.ly/39cAQue #EduSky

Ditching Differentiation? "It’s fair to say that the term ‘differentiation’ has had its day in education (or at least in England). At one point, it was considered to be an integral element of lesson planning, design and delivery to ensure all learners were involved..." By Kate Jones

Teachers make many decisions every day and the more clarity they have about their practice, the more those decisions can truly flourish The Great Teaching Toolkit’s 360° Feedback Tools make that clarity possible, helping teachers direct their energy to the areas that matter most buff.ly/InaKNdM

"The first time I encountered the concept of ‘poor proxies’ was during a presentation by Rob Coe in 2016 at the Festival of Education at Wellington College. This was a significant moment in my professional development. It challenged assumptions I had previously accepted..."

Teachers want feedback that supports growth, not just ticks boxes, the kind that fuels confidence and steady progress. That’s what the 360° tools were designed for: supportive insight that helps teachers feel seen, understood and equipped to take their next step. buff.ly/InaKNdM #EduSky

Great teaching is complex and while evidence matters, translating it into classroom practice can be the hardest part The classroom technique videos in the GTT make the evidence concrete, showing how teachers bring key elements of great teaching to life with pupils, in real contexts buff.ly/0lAuqlF

Great teaching is a complex act that requires a balance of cognitive precision, high expectations, and effective emotional support. This is why the Science of Learning is the “Golden Thread” of the Great Teaching Toolkit (GTT), infused into every part of it. Read more here

Ofsted has shifted its focus, shining a light on the leadership and governance of professional development in English schools more brightly than ever. Join Professor Stuart Kime as he maps the powerful alignment between the GTT and Ofsted’s latest evaluation criteria. buff.ly/5BT6XoM #UKEd

It’s @profcoe.bsky.social birthday today 🎂 From writing the Manifesto for Evidence-Based Education to shaping the Great Teaching Toolkit and beyond, Rob’s work has influenced evidence-informed practice for over 25 years. Join us in wishing him a happy birthday 🎉

Great teaching deserves to be seen, not just described. @profkime.bsky.social and @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social are hosting a webinar on how technique videos in the Great Teaching Toolkit can bridge the gap from 'knowing' to 'doing' Sign up here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-gre...

When tests hit the ceiling: Why ‘ceiling effects’ matter In this blog, Professor Rob Coe explores the concept through the lens of a real research project using schools' internal assessments. Read it here: buff.ly/VXsM67a #EduBlogShare

4 in 10 students feel their teacher knows when something is upsetting them. These findings, from the Great Teaching Toolkit, should give every leader pause for thought. Professor Kime explains why belonging matters and isn't a "nice-to have". Read it here buff.ly/39cAQue #EduSky

How do you ensure consistency across a whole school? The British International School Abu Dhabi (BISAD), faced a familiar challenge: ensuring consistency in teaching practices across year groups and departments while giving teachers the autonomy to grow. Read their story here

What does evidence-informed teaching look like in real classrooms? We’ve added a new set of classroom technique videos to the Great Teaching Toolkit, 50 techniques, brought to life by a teacher. @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social explains what this looks like in practice

"Over a decade ago, Rob Coe and other researchers at the Sutton Trust authored What makes great teaching? Review of the underpinning research (2014). In this influential review, the authors identified several ‘poor proxies’ for learning..." Blog by Kate Jones Read it here

First webinar of the year, come join us! Join Stuart Kime and guest speaker Dr Jamaal Matthews sharing insights from Jamaal's work on Belonging-Centered Instruction. 🗓️ 28th January 🕔 16:00 GMT Register here: buff.ly/hcctvev #EduSky #UKEd

"The start of a lesson can set the tone for the rest of the lesson; when lesson routines become established & consistent, they become entrenched as the normal classroom expectations." Kate Jones on ensuring a smooth and successful start to a lesson. buff.ly/GHmuQdx #EduSky

💻 Webinar: Beyond Inclusion: Embedding Belonging in Everyday Classroom Practice Join Stuart Kime and guest speaker Dr Jamaal Matthews sharing insights from Jamaal's work on Belonging-Centered Instruction. 🗓️ 28th January 🕔 16:00 GMT Register here: buff.ly/hcctvev #EduSky #UKEd

Teacher collaboration: Why we’re for it (even when the evidence is weak). "A collaborative environment, on its surface, seems like an obviously good thing for any school. Who doesn’t like the idea of colleagues working together to increase student learning?" By Professor Rob Coe

Why are we holding out for more professional learning time? Professor Rob Coe delves into this important topic and explores the benefits of investing in continuous learning and growth for teachers. Read it here 👇 buff.ly/sUED3bn #UKEd

"There are several examples of classroom practices which have the potential to maximise opportunities for learning, but if not planned and delivered carefully, they could result in a waste of lesson time..." Blog by Kate Jones buff.ly/wQXy6LB #EduBlogShare

How do you ensure learners engage with feedback? "...If students don’t act on the feedback they receive, the time teachers spend reviewing work and providing thoughtful, relevant comments is wasted." Blog by Kate Jones Read more here buff.ly/iNUBlMc #EduBlogShare

What teaching win are you most proud of this year? Today, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the progress you have made, big or small, across classrooms everywhere. Was it: Stronger student independence? More consistent routines? Better questioning? Clearer explanations? Let us know 👇

3 more days to go This webinar with Professor Stuart Kime on 'Inclusive Excellence & Teacher Wellbeing: Leading Personalised PD' looks into the powerful role of school leadership in creating a supportive ecosystem where both can thrive. Register at the time most convenient for you buff.ly/x9pJ7n3

When schools create the right conditions for teachers to embed new habits, improvement doesn’t just happen, it sticks. Matthew Anglesea at Durham Sixth Form Centre shows what’s possible when professional learning is coherent and evidence-informed. Read their story here: buff.ly/fUEVlVm #UKEd

(1) Got great teaching expertise to share? We’re curating the Great Teaching Strand for the Festival of Education 2026 and we are looking for speakers. @educationfest.bsky.social If speaking at events has ever felt daunting or “not for you,” we’re here to change that.