Most texts contain words that will be unfamiliar to pupils - but we can’t teach all of them!

Technical vocabulary usually represents complex and interconnecting ideas that pupils need to learn in order to understand the different subjects they study. ⬇️

Have you been following the launch of content from our new resource Supporting reading in the Secondary classroom? Why not join our associated programme - it runs online and in-person in South London/Surrey border in Jan & Feb (3 sessions). Read more⬇️ researchschool.org.uk/greenshaw/ev...

We continue our threads on Secondary reading and consider: With any classroom activity, a useful question to ask is - what is the purpose of this? Reading is no different. ⬇️

Before reading a text, teachers must consider which unfamiliar words to pre-teach. Pre-teaching words supports comprehension and reduces cognitive load during reading.

Successful comprehension relies on pupils drawing upon their existing knowledge - activating prior knowledge is one of the five core reading comprehension strategies recommended by the EEF.

It's not too late to join tomorrow's Pupil Insights webinar 3.45-4.45pm. Dr Beatrice Hayes & Director Phil Stock will consider how schools can identify & address pupils’ non-academic needs - such as belonging & connectedness- & share our Pupil Insights service: researchschool.org.uk/greenshaw/ev...

Read our Pupil Insights blogs & join our free Thurs webinar to find out more about identifying pupils non-academic needs..

In our 2nd blog on our Pupil Insights service, Dr Hayes discusses the value of using pre-validated scientific measures to assess pupils’ thoughts, feelings & behaviours. And how Pupil Insights embodies an in-depth data-driven approach for supporting schools. researchschool.org.uk/greenshaw/ne...

Fantastic day with our TextSavvy Enfield partnership fully underway! We met c30 schools to cover the evidence around the science of reading and principles of vocabulary teaching. And took time to cover effective professional development! Looking forward to a great two years ahead!

In our latest blog Phil Stock discusses the challenges of identifying the non-academic needs of our pupils and how our new service can help support leaders. Read on & sign-up for next month's webinar to learn more: researchschool.org.uk/greenshaw/ne...

My latest post on how to write a coherent pupil premium strategy

The @theeef.bsky.social has released updated guidance on Metacognition & self-regulated learning - one of its most widely used evidence resources. Explore the update here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

Last chance to sign-up & join us at 3.45pm ⬇️

If you'd like to learn more about defining a vision for excellent subject leadership join us on Monday for our free Subject Leadership webinar. We'll be looking at the @theeef.bsky.social Guidance Reports on Implementation & Effective Professional Development: researchschool.org.uk/greenshaw/ev...

"When we define outcomes clearly, we move the conversation from intention to evidence." In the 4th blog in our Pupil Premium Strategy series director Phil Stock @philstock.bsky.social explores why outcomes matter - and the need to be precise. researchschool.org.uk/greenshaw/ne...

Today we launched our 2y partnership TextSavvy Enfield - Strategic Reading for Lifelong Learning. 🎉📖 Fantastic to meet teachers from across the borough ready to share knowledge & help raise reading attainment in KS2 & improve reading comprehension in KS4. researchschool.org.uk/greenshaw/ev...

"Feedback should always be focused on moving learning forward and closing the gap between the 'current state' and the 'goal state'." Great to see lots of attendees at our free Feedback webinar last night - join us for more session this year: researchschool.org.uk/greenshaw/ev...

We’re looking back at Ricky’s blog on feedback from last year ahead of his free Feedback webinar on Monday. There’s still time to sign-up on our events page. researchschool.org.uk/greenshaw/ne...

'A clear intent sets direction for everyone in the school and becomes the anchor for decision-making designed to make a difference.' Check out @philstock.bsky.social’s latest blog on the Pupil Premium Strategy's Statement of Intent - part two of our new series: researchschool.org.uk/greenshaw/ne...

"If we get things right for our most disadvantaged pupils, we're highly likely to get things right for all pupils." Ahead of December's deadline for Pupil Premium Strategies, @philstock.bsky.social kicks off a blog series to help leaders strengthen their plans: researchschool.org.uk/greenshaw/ne...

The Pupil Premium supports 2.2m pupils in England – with over £3bn funding in 2025–26. The EEF’s updated digital guide helps schools make sure this funding delivers the maximum impact for disadvantaged pupils. 🔗 Explore the guide: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/using-pupil-...

Have you checked out our 2025-26 brochure with free & paid events from this term through to the summer? Take a look and sign-up online📱👩🏻‍💻➡️ d10a08pz293654.cloudfront.net/production/d...

This Autumn we're running our popular programme 'Words into Action - how to ensure your Pupil Premium Strategy makes a difference'. This has been revised and enhanced with two in-person sessions in South London and two online. Join us⬇️ researchschool.org.uk/greenshaw/ev...

This Autumn we're running our popular programme 'Words into Action - how to ensure your Pupil Premium Strategy makes a difference'. This has been revised and enhanced with two in-person sessions in South London and two online. Join us⬇️ researchschool.org.uk/greenshaw/ev...

New EPI analysis on the DfE's latest pupil absence figures uses school census data to explore the impact across different ages and cohorts - epi.org.uk/publications...

Bookings are coming in for our free webinars and paid programmes for 2025-26! Take a look at our Events brochure and join us ⬇️ researchschool.org.uk/greenshaw/events/join-us-in-2025-26

In our latest literacy blog our Deputy Director Steve Trafford explores developing Creative Writing at Key Stage 3. Check out: 'The extract is both the model and the stimulus' researchschool.org.uk/greenshaw/ne...

Our final newsletter of the year is out - read our blogs and find out more on our 2025-26 events. Sign-up here: bit.ly/GRSnewsletter 🗞️📖

We've just announced our free webinars and paid programmes for 2025-26! Take a look at our Events brochure and sign-up: researchschool.org.uk/greenshaw/events/join-us-in-2025-26

Ever thought about what disciplinary literacy feels like from a student's perspective? Here, one of our Y12 students talks about the decisions she made about subject, style and accessibility when writing a scientific article for the school magazine.

The EEF's updated guidance on schools’ use of TAs cites 3 common pitfalls: - overreliance on one-to-one support - taking students out of class too often - overdependence on TA support. Join our free webinar to find out more: researchschool.org.uk/greenshaw/ev...

Is your school making the most of its TAs? Emily Yeomans explains what the newly updated @theeef.bsky.social guidance says about deploying teaching assistants for maximum impact

📣 Calling all educators! We’re looking for passionate people like you to share your insights and experiences as part of our community of educators, the EEF Exchange. Help make sure our work stays relevant and grounded in the real world.  Apply: ow.ly/UtL450VCmn5

Teachers are researchers, constantly refining teaching methods. But finding time for research is tough. Join our @theeef.bsky.social study to see how our automated platform simplifies evaluation – minimal time, no stats degree needed: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...

This was a great read! And so glad to see that the work of our team @greenshawrs.bsky.social influenced Jon's thinking - we've got a publication around this coming soon so if you're interested in disciplinary literacy, watch this space!

Love the clarity and precision

A short video about the fantastic London & South East @theeef.bsky.social #UnlockED conference @ucl.ac.uk focusing on literacy as the key to social equity youtu.be/U1LO9qwKj3k?si… @elresearchsch.bsky.social @durringresearch.bsky.social @greenshawrs.bsky.social @davidwindle.bsky.social

If you want to know how we are putting inclusion at the heart of our school, then read this post.

'When every teacher owns the strategy, every pupil benefits.' Our latest blog by @philstock.bsky.social continues to explore Greenshaw High School's 5 stages of Graduated Response - this time focusing on Stage 0: Universal Provision 👇 researchschool.org.uk/greenshaw/ne...

Still time to sign-up for tomorrow’s webinar - Tues 3.45-4.45pm ⬇️

Looking forward to EPI Associate Director @msemilyhunt.bsky.social speaking at this free @greenshawrs.bsky.social webinar on our 'Breaking Down the Gap' report next week, sign up below 👇

One week until our free webinar looking at disadvantage with @edupolicyinst.bsky.social Sign-up to join us ⬇️

We're excited to announce our next free webinar on May 6 with @edupolicyinst.bsky.social on their new report Breaking down the gap – the role of school absence and pupil characteristics. Join us from 3.45-4.45pm ⬇️ researchschool.org.uk/greenshaw/ev...

We're excited to announce our next free webinar on May 6 with @edupolicyinst.bsky.social on their new report Breaking down the gap – the role of school absence and pupil characteristics. Join us from 3.45-4.45pm ⬇️ researchschool.org.uk/greenshaw/ev...

Shaping our Graduated Response. Read our latest blog by our Director @philstock.bsky.social sharing how Greenshaw High School moved towards a whole school model of how to support pupils with different levels of need. researchschool.org.uk/greenshaw/ne...

Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities have the greatest need for excellent teaching. @theeef.bsky.social’s new guidance on the effective deployment of teaching assistants has recommendations to support all pupils to thrive. Browse: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

London & South East @theeef.bsky.social research schools hosted UnlockED- Literacy: the key to social equity today Inspiring key notes from @benniekara.bsky.social & Jeffrey Boakye & evidence-informed workshops @durringresearch.bsky.social @greenshawrs.bsky.social @elresearchsch.bsky.social

Tomorrow is our second & final webinar on Disciplinary Literacy in Science. We enjoyed a great Session 1 with @nikika.bsky.social - join us for Part 2, 3.45-4.45pm 👇 researchschool.org.uk/greenshaw/ev...

Thanks for a great session Niki! There is still time to sign-up for Session 2 next week bit.ly/GRSDisLit...