Molly Devlin and Vickee Twort from ARK Schools reflect on the importance of increasing children’s attendance in the early years and share effective approaches from their Trust. educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/attenda...

In this @theeef.bsky.social blog, Luke Rhodes shares how purposeful professional development (PD) has played a significant role in mobilising effective mathematical manipulatives across school. educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/mobilis...

The @theeef.bsky.social Early Years Evidence Store includes six key themes for young children’s learning and development. As a living resource, the store will be continually updated with additional evidence, written examples, and videos. educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/early-years/

Working Memory: Research into Practice Download our free guide: researchschool.org.uk/bradford/wor...

Help @theeef.bsky.social reach more early years settings! 🚀 Maths Champions is relaunched and fully funded through the DfE. Proven to boost children’s early maths and practitioner confidence. Free for PVIs, maintained & school-based nurseries educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...

The @theeef.bsky.social guidance to support professional development in the 16–19 sector. 1️⃣ Practical recommendations 2️⃣ A focus on driving lasting improvements 3️⃣ Insights shaped by college leaders & practitioners educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/16-19/contin...

Working Memory: Research into Practice Download our free guide: researchschool.org.uk/bradford/wor...

Implementation at Pace Implementation takes time – what if we don’t have it? researchschool.org.uk/bradford/new...

The seven-step model from the updated @theeef.bsky.social Metacognition and Self-regulated Learning guidance report, exemplifies a ‘gradual release of responsibility’ approach. Read more: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

Teachers should give pupils opportunities to ask questions about the strategies they are using when they take on challenging tasks. Read more in the updated @theeef.bsky.social Metacognition and Self-regulated Learning guidance report. educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

Many metacognitive strategy interventions use questions to promote planning, monitoring, and evaluation strategies. Read more in the updated @theeef.bsky.social Metacognition and Self-regulated Learning guidance report. educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

1/6 - @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...

In case you missed it: Disciplinary literacy – what’s in it for me? Why disciplinary literacy is not just another fad

What goes up, must come down: Promoting pupil independence through scaffolding Kirstin Mulholland shares a scaffolding framework which aims to demonstrate how scaffolds can be used to gradually increase pupils’ independence over time. educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/what-go...

This practical framework is designed to help TAs scaffold pupils' learning and encourage independent learning. Available with the @theef.bsky.social Deployment of Teaching Assistants guidance report. educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

NEW: Disciplinary literacy – what’s in it for me? Why disciplinary literacy is not just another fad researchschool.org.uk/bradford/new...

A helpful structure for thinking about talk in the classroom, developed by the academic Lauren Resnick and colleagues, is known as “accountable talk”. Read more in @theeef.bsky.social Improving Literacy in Secondary Schools guidance report. educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

NEW: Disciplinary literacy – what’s in it for me? Why disciplinary literacy is not just another initiative researchschool.org.uk/bradford/new...

NEW: Disciplinary literacy - what's in it for me? Is disciplinary literacy just the latest fad, pushed on teachers as part of the endless churn of literacy initiatives? We think not: researchschool.org.uk/bradford/new...

NEW: Disciplinary literacy - what's in it for me? Is disciplinary literacy just the latest fad, pushed on teachers as part of the endless churn of literacy initiatives? We think not: researchschool.org.uk/bradford/new...

Coming soon: Updated guidance on metacognition & self-regulated learning from @theeef.bsky.social! Packed with practical strategies, new tools, and classroom examples to help your pupils plan, monitor and evaluate. 📅 Launching 13th Nov 2025 #EEFMetacognition #EEFGuidanceReports

When was the last time you looked at the @theef.bsky.social Teaching and Learning Toolkit? It's a living resource, so it's always worth a look to see how the evidence and the messages have been updated. educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

Yesterday we led a session with education leaders from across Dixons Academies on implementation behaviours. The behaviours are useful when considering implementation at scale across a range of contexts. educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

Developing fluent transcription skills Developing accurate letter formation as the basis for a fluent handwriting style. This is a great Clip from the Classroom from Great Heights Research School. Watch now: researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t...

How can we examine research evidence? The EEF share the 'CLAIMS' approach in Using Research Evidence: A Concise Guide. Read more: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

Improving Primary Science Reflecting on practice, planning next steps These questions link to the recommendations from the EEFs Improving Primary Science guidance report with an opportunity to note reflections and next steps for your school. educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

Don't miss out on the next edition of our half-termly newsletter. The latest news, articles and opportunities in evidence-informed practice. researchschool.org.uk/bradford/new...

The EEF’s updated guide to the Pupil Premium helps schools to: 1️⃣ Diagnose needs 2️⃣ Use reliable evidence 3️⃣ Develop strategy 4️⃣ Deliver & monitor 5️⃣ Evaluate & sustain Read it now: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/using-pupil-...

Where did it all go wrong? Why implementation fails and what you can do about it. researchschool.org.uk/bradford/new...

Calling preschools, school-based early years settings, nurseries and childminders! Looking for ways to develop your practice but unsure where to start? @theeef.bsky.social Evidence Store can empower your practice and help you support young children. Explore now: eef.li/evidence-store

A strong Pupil Premium strategy is built on the best evidence. Making sure an effective teacher is in front of every class, and supported to keep improving, is especially important for socio-economically disadvantaged pupils. Read more: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/using-pupil-...

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-...

What do we know about recruiting, retaining, and supporting teachers? Read the @theeef.bsky.social summary of the evidence for school leaders on how to recruit and retain teachers. educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

Implementation is a flexible process, not a linear one. Instead of seeing it as a series of steps, we recommend thinking about every stage at every stage. Read more: researchschool.org.uk/bradford/new...

𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲? Join us for a special 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 session with @marcrowland73.bsky.social and 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 🔗𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 forms.gle/dfT4QbNSTe1C... 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲

Working Memory: Research into Practice Download our free guide to working memory in the classroom. researchschool.org.uk/bradford/wor...

1/5 – @theef.bsky.social has launched new guidance to support effective professional development (PD) in the 16–19 sector. Free, practical, and evidence-informed. educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/16-19/contin...

Building Belonging Join us for a collaboration between @huntingtonrs.bsky.social and Red Kite Connect exploring the evidence base, implementation and school approaches to developing positive relationships and a sense of community. redkiteconnect.co.uk/courses-and-...

"The average impact of homework is positive across both primary and secondary school. There is, however variation behind this average..." Read more in the @theeef.bsky.social Teaching and Learning Toolkit. educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

Where did it all go wrong? Why implementation fails and what you can do about it Using implementation evidence to reflect on implementation failure Catch up on our latest blog. researchschool.org.uk/bradford/new...

@theeef.bsky.social has launched a new, digital guide to the Pupil Premium – designed to help schools support disadvantaged pupils to thrive. Read now: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/using-pupil-...

What Educators Need to Know about the Social Model of Disability researchschool.org.uk/bradford/new...

Tackling disadvantage takes everyone - leaders, teachers, parents & governors. In this @theeef.bsky.social blog, Stella Jones from @townendresearch.bsky.social shares the UNITE framework, to turn equity from policy into practice. ow.ly/Pl0950WWuCR

‘Developmental progressions’ are descriptions of the typical path that children tend to follow in developing understanding of a mathematical topic. Explore the 'Developmental Progressions in Early Maths' resource from @theeef.bsky.social. educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

Improving Mathematics in the Early Years and Key Stage 1 from @theeef.bsky.social Support maths understanding for three – seven year olds.

NEW: Where did it all go wrong? Why implementation fails and what you can do about it researchschool.org.uk/bradford/new...

434,000 users access the @theeef.bsky.social Teaching and Learning Toolkit each year. It’s one of the most visited education evidence sites in the world. To get the most out of the toolkit, we need to go further than the headlines. 🧵 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

434,000 users access the @theeef.bsky.social Teaching and Learning Toolkit each year. It’s one of the most visited education evidence sites in the world. To get the most out of the toolkit, we need to go further than the headlines. 🧵 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

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The Trouble with Giant Ants: Scaling up Implementation Why scaling up an approach in schools brings unexpected challenge