🍂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

The new EEF guide to the Pupil Premium has just been published. Join us on 15 October for a FREE online briefing to find out more. forms.gle/W5dNt9WUiBLW...

4️⃣ Whether you’re leading whole-school strategy or working at a departmental level, this guide helps you make confident, evidence-informed decisions. 💡Spend smarter. Act with impact. Make a lasting difference. 👉 Explore the free guide today: tinyurl.com/bdw6u73b

3️⃣ Designed for school leaders, the updated guide offers: 📘 Step-by-step support for your strategy 📊 Evidence you can trust 🎥 ‘Talking head’ videos with real school insights 🔗 Links to Promising Programmes for priority areas 👇

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

📢 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

Very productive meeting with @Somersetrs.bsky.social part of @theeef.bsky.social. Looking forward to future collaboration with the team and visiting their base at The Blue School, Wells soon. #education #research #EEF #schoolleadership #schoolleaders #educationleaders #disadvantage #SEND #inclusion

Join us this afternoon for the launch event of the new RSN Small Schools Evidence Network @theeef.bsky.social 🆕Launch Event – Free and online 🗓️Date: Tuesday 03 June ⏲️Time: 16:00 – 17:00 💻Joining instructions here⬇️ researchschool.org.uk/somerset/eve...

We are thrilled to have our new copies of the Deployment of Teaching Assistants Guidance reports! They arrived at Somerset Research School this week and will be ready for colleagues on Day #3 of our MBUTA training programme @theeef.bsky.social educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

Thank you for all colleagues who attended day #2 of our Making Best Use of Teaching Assistants programme @blueschoolwells.bsky.social @theeef.bsky.social with thanks to Sally Franklin for joining us! educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

Great to see colleagues back in the Teaching and Learning Hub @blueschoolwells.bsky.social for Day 1 of 'Making Best Use of Teaching Assistants' with Evidence Lead in Education for Pupil Premium and Inclusion, Claire Greene, joining us today @theeef.bsky.social researchschool.org.uk/somerset/new...

Did you know? Every year, around 3,000 schools across England take part in an @theeef.bsky.social programme. They’ve recently launched a suite of projects for schools and settings to take part in. Find out more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...

“What opportunities can be found to reflect more deeply on how the teacher-TA partnership is supporting pupils?” The @theeef.bsky.social has produced new guidance & resources on ‘The deployment of teaching assostsnts’. Take a look: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

🌷Great to see colleagues this afternoon at Bristol and Beyond Stronger Practice Hub for Day #2 of, 'Using Evidence to Strengethn Your Early Years Leadership'. With thanks to our ELE, Lucy Driver, OBE @theeef.bsky.social Meet the team at Somerset Research School🔽 researchschool.org.uk/somerset/mee...

🚨 Call for evidence! The National Professional Qualification framework is being updated to reflect the evolving evidence base. The Department for Education is looking for research to inform updates to the evidence base underpinning three leadership frameworks. More info: tinyurl.com/mwudwmjj

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

The @theeef.bsky.social have published a new edition of their guidance on teaching assistants. Based on a comprehensive review of the evidence base, the report offers five practical recommendations to support school leaders. educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

💡 To help you deploy your TAs well, today the @theeef.bsky.social have published updated guidance. Based on a comprehensive review of the evidence, it offers school leaders five practical recommendations to unlock the full potential. See more here: tinyurl.com/4c6f52pz

📣 It’s here!!! The @theeef.bsky.social updated guidance on Deployment of Teaching Assistants has been published. 🔗 Download the report here: d2tic4wvo1iusb.cloudfront.net/production/e...

You can explore the two new approaches and a host of other evidence-informed engaging content in our Early Years Evidence Store: https://tinyurl.com/yex6repu 3/3

“This approach can help children to develop their expressive language, encouraging them to think aloud and rehearse what they want to say.” Read: https://eef.li/SMxb4a 2/3

Today, we’ve added two new approaches to our Early Years Evidence Store: ✍️Interactive writing, and, 🧼Self care. In this blog, @juliangrenier.bsky.social, explores how educators can support the development of interactive writing in their setting. ⏬ ⏬ 1/3

🗞️If you would like to receive all the latest news, resources and training opportunities from Somerset Research School @theeef.bsky.social register for our termly e-newsletter today! 🌷Latest spring edition out now! ▶️https://mailchi.mp/5f557efd3e0e/your-march-newsletter-from-somerset-research-school

This week, the @theeef.bsky.social publish their updated guidance on effective deployment of teaching assistants (TAs).  The update to this popular resource will focus on five clear and actionable recommendations to help schools use their TAs effectively. Stay tuned!

We welcomed a delegation of school leaders, teachers and academics to KCC this week. An invaluable opportunity to showcase how English schools leverage research evidence to inform decisions on leadership, curriculum design and pedagogy. @theeef.bsky.social @educationsouthwest.bsky.social