📣 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:

✏️ 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

🎶 It’s #WorldNurseryRhymeWeek! Early years specialist Lauren Grocott shares why “I hear thunder…” and other rhymes aren’t just songs — they’re tools for building language, literacy, maths, and self-regulation. Read her blog: tinyurl.com/3s3dftw9#WorldNurseryRhymeWeek!

📯 Our latest funding round is closing soon! We're supporting and evaluating programmes in priority areas, including: 🔹 Teacher recruitment & retention 🔹 Research evidence use ⏰ Closes 5 Nov 2025. Details & forms 👉 tinyurl.com/5n6fzbru

'Concrete' recruitment incentives including childcare subsidies, flexible working commitments, healthcare & increased PPA time make #teachers more likely to respond to #school job advertisements. Useful findings from @theeef.bsky.social & @teachertapp.bsky.social buff.ly/igRDT7i

💡England faces a teacher recruitment and retention crisis — especially in disadvantaged schools. Our new summary gives an overview of the evidence in four areas: workload, flexibility, leadership, & incentives. Read more 👇 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

📊 New research on how to recruit & retain more teachers: 💷 Why disadvantaged schools face extra challenges 🕘 How a 9-day fortnight could boost teacher wellbeing 🏫 Can more off-site work improve trust & productivity? Explore our findings 👉 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/challen...

Secondary teachers would need a salary 13% higher on average to consider applying for jobs in the most disadvantaged schools, @theeef.bsky.social research suggests

@NDNAtalk@blueskysocial's Maths Champions is back! 🎉 Fully funded professional development for nursery settings to boost early maths learning. ✔️ No cost for eligible nurseries in England ✔️ Evidence shows extra three months progress in maths and language for young children 1/2

🏫If you're a secondary school leader, consider taking part in new research study with @natcen.bsky.social. 💸 By taking part in a survey, you'll help to shape the evidence base for understanding postive learning environments and will receive a Love2Shop voucher. tinyurl.com/2mrxuhk6

💭 Could your staff spot your school’s Pupil Premium story without the name attached? In his latest blog, John Rodgers of @rsncornwall.bsky.social explores how schools can speak compellingly about disadvantage — by deeply knowing their pupils, families, and communities. 👉 tinyurl.com/39x9z84m

Secondary schools in England — we need your input! 📊 Take part in @nferclassroom.bsky.social's new study on how homework & support affect maths outcomes. 🎁 £200 prize draw for participants 📚 £20 book voucher for first 200 respondents Take part 👇 https://eef.li/u6ky6h

🚨 Invitation to tender! The EEF is funding a review of how early years educators support children’s language and communication. We’d love to hear from research teams with experience in using mixed-methods or qualitative approaches. Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/62a4xdsn

📯 Apply now for our latest funding round — supporting and evaluating programmes in: 🔹 16–19 education 🔹 Early years 🔹 Teacher recruitment & retention 🔹 Research evidence use ⏰ Closes 5 Nov 2025. Details & forms 👉 tinyurl.com/5n6fzbru

🔍 A clear vision isn’t just 'nice to have' — it shapes everything from priorities to impact. In Greenshaw Research School's latest blog, Phil Stock dives into how a strong statement of intent can guide consistency, decision‑making, and progress across a school. 💬 Read: tinyurl.com/y4t5pdub

💭 Who helps school leaders turn research into action? @hmadgwick.bsky.social explores what new survey findings tell us about how teachers and leaders engage with research evidence — and the crucial role of those who help bridge the gap between evidence and practice. Read: https://eef.li/aPFKrF

FE & sixth form colleges: are you looking to support GCSE resits? Last few places for Get Further’s Tuition Programme—small-group, weekly English & maths tuition for resit learners. ✔️ Targeted support ✔️ Confidence-building ✔️ Reduced cost for participating colleges tinyurl.com/5xw4ths9

📣Calling primary school teachers! We're looking for teachers to take part in a brand-new WhatWorked Education study to test the feasibility of a new research method – teacher-led micro RCTs. You'll test a spelling intervention and receive a tailored impact report. 👉 tinyurl.com/mrrm27zs

🎧 New episode of Evidence into Action out now! We’re exploring the Pupil Premium with guests Natalie Ohene, our senior policy manager, Lisa Wise of Wilbury Primary and Stuart Mayle of Brambles Primary Academy. 🎙️ Don’t miss it: https://eef.li/aP9Gzd

Molly Devlin (Director of Early Years) and Vickee Twort (Executive Primary Head at Ark Victoria Academy) explore why boosting attendance in the early years is critical - and share four strategies that are already making a measurable impact. 💭 Read their @theeef.bsky.social blog: tinyurl.com/373asuce

What makes PD truly effective? Oldham Sixth Form College use the KEEP framework to make sure it’s more than just a tick box. Louise Astbury shares how this powerful model—Knowledge, Engagement, Execution, Practice—is transforming their approach to staff development. Read: tinyurl.com/4dzhtx2v

📚 New blog Molly Devlin and Vickee Twort (@arkschools.bsky.social) share four proven ways to build strong early years attendance — from building family relationships to whole-school strategies. 🔗 Read: https://eef.li/4NBNkU For more support, join this webinar: ow.ly/bLJr50X7Kcp

Are you a maths teacher or leader in an English school? 📐 We're running a short survey on how maths is taught, planned and adapted — and we’d love your insight. 🎁 Chance to win a £50 Amazon voucher! 🔗 forms.office.com/e/Y... Please share with anyone in your network who fits the bill!

There's a free new guide out now from @theeef.bsky.social that college leaders should know about, offering evidence-based steps to design PD

🧠 Thoughtful deployment of teaching assistants isn’t just a detail - it’s a whole-school strategy. In his latest blog, @sendmattersuk.bsky.social explores how culture, structure, and daily habits shape effective teacher–TA partnerships. 1/2

🔁 We've updated our Teaching and Learning Toolkit — including new evidence on reading comprehension. 📈 With 40 new studies, the Toolkit now shows that effective comprehension strategies can boost progress by up to 7 months. 1/2

🗣️ Do you work in the early years? We want to hear from YOU! Take a quick 10-min survey on Early Years Pupil Premium funding to help shape future support. 💷 £50 for an optional follow-up interview! 🔗 Join here: www.iffresearch.com/...

Two new programmes added to our Promising Programmes list! 📈 🧮 Counting Collections – Boosts number sense in Reception via hands-on, discussion-based counting. 📖 PALS-UK – Improves reading fluency + comprehension in KS2 through peer tutoring. 🔗 Explore the full list: tinyurl.com/593eppav

"📲 Texting parents how many days their child missed—rather than % attendance—can boost school attendance slightly, especially for FSM pupils, girls & Year 8s. 1/2

📯 New funding round! We’ve opened our latest funding round focusing on: • 16-19 • Early years • Recruitment and retention • Research evidence mobilisation 1/3

💡 Did you catch our new 16-19 effective development guide drop last week? Based on evidence from hundreds of research studies and a practice review led by @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social, it’s built around three recommendations: 1/2

Maths Champions is back! 🎉 Fully funded professional development for nursery settings to boost early maths learning. ✔️ No cost for eligible nurseries in England ✔️ Evidence shows 2–3 extra months’ progress in maths & language for young children 1/2

🎉 Happy #NationalTeachingAssistantsDay! 👏 Thank you to all the brilliant TAs making a real difference in schools and settings nationwide. 💡 Explore our updated guidance on how to deploy TAs effectively: 👉 eef.li/teaching-assi...#NationalTeachingAssistantsDay!

📢 How can educational organisations scale without losing impact? Inspired by a new guest blog Dr Rajbir Hazelwood, Director at ImpactEd Group, here are key takeaways from our latest resources for organisations delivering programmes in education settings: 1/2

🚨 Autumn 2025 funding round is OPEN! We’re funding projects in: 🎓 16–19 👶 Early years 🏫 Teacher recruitment & retention 📚 Evidence mobilisation 1/2

We're proud to join a new global initiative to make education evidence more accessible, actionable & impactful. 📚🌍 We’ve signed a Statement of Intent to support a synthesis-ready evidence repository—led by @3ieimpact.org and the Jacobs Foundation. 🔗 tinyurl.com/4j62wj83 #EducationEvidence

📢 Apply now: EEF - UKRI Fellowship 2025. Apply to carry out research focusing on how to best translate and use existing evidence around interventions to support children with SEND. Learn more and apply: eef.li/Jzbqmz

🚀 New blog from @kirstenmould.bsky.social introduces our guidance on Effective Professional Development in 16–19 settings. See how the KEEP Framework + evidence-informed tools can help PD leads create lasting impact. 👉 eef.li/KHdQjg #FE #EEFCPD #ProfessionalDevelopment

🤝 Tackling disadvantage takes everyone - leaders, teachers, parents & governors. In this guest blog, Stella Jones of @townendresearch.bsky.social shares how they've developed the UNITE framework, to turn equity from policy into practice. Read Stella's blog 👇 ow.ly/Pl0950WWuCR

📢 New EEF Guide to the Pupil Premium 💡 Practical, step-by-step framework 📘 Evidence you can trust 🍎 Tiered approach: teaching, support and wider strategies Make sure every pound of funding makes a difference. 🔗Check out @kirstenmould.bsky.social's blog: ow.ly/alvm50WUpl5

1️⃣ Your background shouldn’t determine your chances at school. But disadvantaged pupils still leave secondary school 19 months behind their peers. 👇

🚨 Join our team! We’re currently looking for a content development officer. If you’re passionate about improving outcomes through evidence, we’d love to hear from you. Find out what it’s like to work for us and a range of FAQ, via our careers site:

Non-specialist maths teachers! 🎥 See how the Non-specialist SKTM Programme could boost your confidence & improve your teaching! 💵 Schools joining the 2025/26 @theeef.bsky.social trial get £500–£1000! 💻 Online cohort available ⏰ Apply by 12 September bit.ly/4lRxAoW #Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat

📚✨ Welcome back to a new academic year! We're here to support schools and settings with trusted evidence, practical guidance & free resources — helping you make the biggest difference for your children and young people. 👉 Explore resources: ow.ly/9kpZ50WMNzc

The best new research for teachers: the @theeef.bsky.social's co-CEO shares 7 findings that can help teachers and leaders improve their practice in the school year ahead

🗨️ "However, a picture of stability also means persistent inequalities remain." Our Research and Policy Manager, @kevinlatham.bsky.social, looks at this year’s GCSE results in more detail to highlight persistent inequalities within the education system ⬇️ www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...

🎓 Congratulations to all young people receiving GCSE and Level 1/2 VTQ results today! Behind every pupil are dedicated teachers providing support and inspiration. Thank you. 👏 #GCSEresultsday #ResultsDay2025

📣 Calling secondary maths leaders! Take part in our newest trials: 📘 Making Fluent & Flexible Calculators (@HFL_Education) 🌟 Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Maths (@NCETM) More info via Mr Barton's maths podcast 🎧 👉

💡 What makes CPD meaningful? Earlier this year, we hosted our first #EvidenceInformed #CPD 16-19 sector conference with @GatsbyEd. A shared ambition was clear: ➡️Stronger teaching ➡️Better learner outcomes ➡️CPD rooted in evidence Read our blog: ow.ly/p5LS50WHHzA

🚨 Join our team! We’re hiring a Scotland Evidence Mobilisation Senior Manager. If you’re passionate about improving outcomes through evidence, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more and apply here: ow.ly/n7La50WHHjJ #EvidenceRoles #EducationEvidenceJobs #Jobs #Scotland