📢Register today! Join us after half term for the online launch, followed by 3x face to face sessions @blueschoolwells.bsky.social with the brilliant Sally Franklin & Claire Greene @theeef.bsky.social Book here ▶️ 🔗https://researchschool.org.uk/somerset/event/deployment-of-teaching-assistants

Secondary schools: build evidence on pupil wellbeing! Join our trial of Place2Be's Learning Together for Mental Health. A whole-school approach using restorative practice + pupil–staff action groups, evaluated by Ipsos in the UK, Anna Freud 👉 tinyurl.com/hh2ac4xf

🗞️Hot off the press! Read our latest newsletter and catch up on the latest resources, PD opportunities and events @theeef.bsky.social 🛋️Read more here▶️ researchschool.org.uk/somerset/new... 📝If you would like to receive our newsletter sign up here▶️ researchschool.org.uk/somerset/new...

Join @devonresearchsch.bsky.social this March for their 3-day PD programme, 'Developing Metacognition in Your School' 🔗Find out more and register here: researchschool.org.uk/devon/event/...

Teachers — want real-time insight into student understanding? Try hinge questions. A hinge question is a multiple-choice question asked at a key moment in a lesson to check whether pupils are ready to move on. A simple but powerful formative assessment tool. Read more: tinyurl.com/ad8mcyzj

Recruitment is open for six new EEF-funded school projects 🎉 Covering reading, mental health, science, maths, adventure learning, and teacher recruitment & retention. 75% of state-funded schools have taken part in an EEF project — explore what’s right for your school 👇 tinyurl.com/7abr9ey2

⚙️High-quality PD is one of the most powerful tools we have to improve learner outcomes, close the disadvantage gap, and strengthen workforce development @theeef.bsky.social 📢Register today! 🔗https://researchschool.org.uk/somerset/event/evidence-informed-middle-senior-leadership

🌱Book a place this Spring on our 3-day programme exploring @theeef.bsky.social updated guidance and discover how to maximise the impact of your ta's. 🌷Suitable for: Headteachers, Senior Leaders, T&L Leads, SENDCOs and HLTAs 🔗Find out more and register here: researchschool.org.uk/somerset/eve...

Join us for this 3-day programme where we will explore what the evidence says about how disadvantaged learners make progress and how we can respond to the disadvantage gap @theeef.bsky.social @marcrowland73.bsky.social Find out more and register here: researchschool.org.uk/somerset/eve...

🧠 New tools to support metacognition We’ve released 3 practical tools to help teachers and leaders develop pupils as independent learners, alongside our metacognition and self-regulated learning guidance. 👉 tinyurl.com/4db4cjna

Turning Research into Real Classroom Practice. Join us in Exeter 12 June 2026. Find out more: d10a08pz293654.cloudfront.net/production/d... @rsncornwall.bsky.social @somersetrs.bsky.social

🎄 We hope that you enjoy a reling break of the holidays and look forward to catching up in the new year! researchschool.org.uk/somerset/

🎬Re-visit our Clips from the Classroom practice series based on the 'five-a-day' principle. ⚙️#3 Scaffolding: visual, verbal, written ▶️https://researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-the-classroom/learning-behaviours/scaffolding-to-support-pupil-learning

We were delighted to attend the Racial Equity Network Dinner in November, co-organised by our ELE Domini Choudhury, buff.ly/x3fDfXO You can find out more here: buff.ly/YUcxO8w Read Domini's blog for Somerset Research School here: buff.ly/bQBXSpU

📢Secondary reading conference: whole school culture and strategy, 26th February 2026 @ramsburyenghub.bsky.social 📖Reading is the gateway to learning ▶️https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/secondary-reading-whole-school-culture-and-strategy-tickets-1728981713849?aff=oddtdtcreator

🗞️Catch up on all the latest news, blogs & resources from Somerset Research School @theeef.bsky.social and around the Research Schools Network. Our latest newsletter available on our website! 🔗https://researchschool.org.uk/somerset/news/newsletter

🧮Check out the South West Maths Attainment Conference, an online event delivered in partnership with Maths Hubs, the NCETM, and the DfE @booleanmathshub.bsky.social Please book here via Eventbrite. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/south-west...

🍂 We are looking forward to welcoming the final group of leaders and teachers today to St Michael's Primary School in Aldbourne, the stage is set for the second training day… 🌱 An evidence-informed approach to improve communication and language in the early years @theeef.bsky.social

Turning research into real classroom change through our Evidence into Action partnerships. These collaborations connect schools, Research Schools, and local leaders to apply evidence where it’s needed most. Explore the new partnerships 👉tinyurl.com/yebm6mnj

📢There is still time to register! Join us next Monday for this FREE online twilight session - An Introduction to the EEF's new Pupil Premium Guidance @theeef.bsky.social @devonresearchsch.bsky.social ⚙️Reserve your space here 🔽 🔗https://researchschool.org.uk/somerset/event/leaders-briefing

🧠 Metacognitive strategies 💬 Promoting metacognitive talk 🧩 Scaffolding pupils’ metacognitive thinking Find them on the guidance page! Discover the refreshed guidance and start embedding evidence-based approaches in your classroom today: 🔗 tinyurl.com/4db4cjna 5/5

You’ll find updated examples and tools, explainer boxes addressing common misconceptions, and practical strategies to help pupils plan, monitor, and evaluate their learning. Alongside the guidance, we’ve published three new classroom tools to support implementation: 4/5

🧠 Today we’ve launched our updated guidance on metacognition and self-regulated learning — one of our most popular and practical resources. Explore what’s new ⬇️ 🔗 tinyurl.com/4db4cjna 1/5

🧮Check out the South West Maths Attainment Conference, an online event delivered in partnership with Maths Hubs, the NCETM, and the DfE @booleanmathshub.bsky.social Please book here via Eventbrite. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/south-west...

🍂We were delighted to see leaders & teachers today at St Michael's Primary School, Aldbourne, Wiltshire, for session #2 of our Cracking Communication Partnership @theeef.bsky.social 🌱It has been a brilliant opportunity to explore Communication & Language development through continuous provision​.

🌷Join the Small School Evidence Network to explore evidence-informed SEND practice that works with limited capacity and mixed-age classes. 📅11th November 4-5pm @theeef.bsky.social ▶️https://researchschool.org.uk/northyorkscoast/event/2025-26-small-schools-evidence-network-autumn-meeting-2

🔢 Counters, cubes, and cuisenaire rods — they’re everywhere in primary maths. But are we using them effectively? Luke Rhodes shares how focused professional development helped teachers use manipulatives to reveal mathematical structures and boost pupils’ understanding. 👉 tinyurl.com/y5xcbapj

📣 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:

📖Take a moment to read our latest blog, out today! Part of a new series, The Power of Conversation with ... @dominichoudhury.bsky.social @theeef.bsky.social ▶️https://researchschool.org.uk/somerset/news/the-power-of-a-conversation-with-domini-choudhury

Take a look at the professional development opportunities coming up this year... 🍂November 24 - An Introduction to @theeef.bsky.social new Pupil Premium Guide (online twilight) ❄️ December 08 - Using Evidence to Strengthen Your Early Years Leadership 🔗https://researchschool.org.uk/somerset/events

🍂Join us for an introduction to @theeef.bsky.social NEW Pupil Premium guide. ⚙️Find out how to plan, implement & monitor an effective strategy ▶️Register here for the online twilight briefing - Monday 24 November 🔗https://researchschool.org.uk/somerset/event/leaders-briefing

🌷Join the Small School Evidence Network to explore evidence-informed SEND practice that works with limited capacity and mixed-age classes. 📅11th November 4-5pm @theeef.bsky.social ▶️https://researchschool.org.uk/northyorkscoast/event/2025-26-small-schools-evidence-network-autumn-meeting-2

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

Catch up on all the latest news, resources and events coming up this year, in our Autumn newletter - out now! @theeef.bsky.social mailchi.mp/4125cd288339...

📚We are delighted to see so many colleagues today for the first teacher's training session of the WIltshire Cracking Communication Partnership. 🌱An evidence-informed approach to improve communication and language in the early years. Find out more here 🔽 researchschool.org.uk/somerset/eve...

📚If you would like to know a bit more about our Wiltshire Cracking Communication Partnership @theeef.bsky.social Check out our wesbite for more information ▶️ 🔗https://researchschool.org.uk/somerset/events/partnerships

🎧 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

📣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

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

🌱After a great day with Leaders from our Wiltshire Cracking Communication parternship last week, we are really looking forward to meeting the Teachers for the first training day tomorrow! @theeef.bsky.social ▶️Find out more about the Partnership here: researchschool.org.uk/somerset/eve...

We are looking forward to welcoming Leaders tomorrow, to the first training session of our WIltshire Cracking Communication Partnership - Wave 2 @theeef.bsky.social ▶️https://researchschool.org.uk/somerset/events/partnerships

🗣️ 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/...

Explore all the updates: ow.ly/Hwn150WkYrU 2/2

🔁 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

Pleased to join the team at @somersetrs.bsky.social of @theeef.bsky.social as a freelance Evidence Advocate: researchschool.org.uk/somerset/mee... Hoping to bring more regional #globalmajority voices to our work on #schoolimprovement #equity #inclusion #diversity #inclusivepractice & #schoolculture

🚀 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

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

📰Our termly newsletter is coming soon! 🍂The Autumn edition is packed with information on the latest research, training, and events from around the Research Schools Network @theeef.bsky.social Sign up today to get your copy⬇️ researchschool.org.uk/somerset/new...

📢We are excited to have launched Wave 2 of the Wiltshire Cracking Communication Programme! It was great to see so many colleagues in Devizes this week. 🌱An evidence-informed approach to improve C&L in the early years @theeef.bsky.social Find out more here 🔽 researchschool.org.uk/somerset/eve...

✍️ NEW BLOG: talking about teaching 🧑‍🏫 We hear a lot about what great teaching looks like. 📣 But do we spend enough time celebrating excellence on our own doorstep? 📖 READ NOW: buff.ly/FYhUKZK