Before half term, we welcomed 80+ teachers & leaders to see evidence in practice post-training. Oral language approaches are backed by strong evidence—implementation is key! Excited to help schools identify and embed priorities. #ResearchSchoolsNetwork #EEF 📚✨

Our first newsletter of the year is out 📩 From oral language and early writing, to current @theeef.bsky.social funded trials and updated guidance, this edition is packed with evidence-informed insight to support schools. 🔗 Subscribe here: researchschool.org.uk/alexandrapar... #ResearchSchool

✨ Stockport Speaks – Day 2 ✨ Last week, schools across Stockport came together to explore how evidence informs inclusive classroom practice, with contributions from local primary schools and support from the @theeef.bsky.social 🤝 #StockportSpeaks #EEF #ResearchSchoolsNetwork

A packed room for Stockport Speaks training, expertly led by @alexparkrs.bsky.social. Great to hear KS1 teachers sharing evidence-informed approaches to vocabulary & oral language. Brilliant system-wide collaboration too between @stockportcouncil.bsky.social, S&L Therapists, & the Research School.

Educators — we’d love your feedback 👋 We’re planning a rebuild of our website and want to hear from both regular users and those new to EEF. 📝 Take our short survey and help shape our future support: tinyurl.com/ktnxce88 ⏳ Deadline: 20 Feb 2026 Thanks for sharing your views!

Feedback isn’t a “nice to have” - it’s the engine of adaptive teaching. The new EEF #CheckAdapt blog explains how evidence from pupils guides teachers’ next moves in every lesson. 👉 buff.ly/pJaKTGM #TeachingAndLearning #EducationResearch @theeef.bsky.social

New @theeef.bsky.social research projects are now recruiting 📊 Six opportunities across primary and secondary schools, covering reading, science, wellbeing, teacher retention and adventure learning. Schools can take part or share with their networks: 🔗 buff.ly/ghrywNt #EEF #EducationResearch

As the holidays end, why not console yourself with a fascinating read on 15 steps for ensuring disadvantaged pupils thrive, from Unity RS:

Yesterday we celebrated officially joining Greater Manchester Education Trust 🎉 We visited the schools on INSET day to share Research School opportunities and explore how we’ll work together - supporting learners from nursery to post-16. #ResearchSchoolsNetwork #EEF #AlexParkRS

Missed our Autumn 2 newsletter? Catch up on evidence-informed strategies, CPD opportunities, and our latest blogs. 👉 mailchi.mp/66d410696103... Subscribe 👉 researchschool.org.uk/alexandrapar... #AlexParkRS #EEF #ResearchSchoolsNetwork

📣 New blog alert! Want to get the most from Pupil Premium? Check out this deep dive on our updated guide, from diagnosing needs to delivering changes that stick. Read here:

Exciting day as we launch Year 2 of Stockport Speaks with our new cohort of local schools. With oracy so prominent in yesterday’s Curriculum Review document, this gives us a real focus for this learning. @alexparkrs.bsky.social @theeef.bsky.social

We’re kicking off Day 1 of #StockportSpeaks Year 2! Educators from across Stockport are joining us at Alma Lodge to explore practical strategies for building spoken language and oracy across the curriculum 🗣️ #ResearchSchoolsNetwork @theeef.bsky.social

The East London Research School are holding an EYFS Conference on Powerful Playful Pedagogy, on 6th January 2026. For more info or to book tickets visit -

✏️ Building writing fluency starts with strong transcription skills. In this new blog from Chloe Butlin, see how a simple sentence dictation routine can help pupils master handwriting and spelling, freeing them to focus on ideas. Read more: tinyurl.com/bd59a2xf

🌟 Our first newsletter of the year is live! Big news: our team is growing + free CPD opportunities this term. 📖 Read: mailchi.mp/333530c93c12... 📬 Subscribe: researchschool.org.uk/alexandrapar... @ResearchSchools @EducEndowFoundn #ResearchSchoolsNetwork #AlexandraParkRS

🥳 Yesterday we launched Year 2 of #StockportSpeaks right here at Alexandra Park Primary! From classroom visits to insights from Stockport LA, EEF, and our NHS partners, it was a day full of inspiration and collaboration. #ResearchSchoolsNetwork #AlexandraParkResearchSchool #EEF

A new academic year, a new chapter ✨ Our first Research School meeting of 2025/26 welcomed new core team members & ELEs (alongside some returning faces!). Here’s to another year of sharing, learning & putting evidence into practice 👏 #ResearchSchools #EEF #AlexandraParkResearchSchool