Inclusive teaching starts with strong universal practice. The latest EEF guidance highlights five approaches that benefit all pupils: ✅ Explicit instruction ✅ Feedback ✅ Scaffolding ✅ Positive relationships ✅ Calm classrooms Read more: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

Great teaching starts with great inclusion. 📚 The EEF's new guidance shows how strong classroom practice and carefully chosen adaptations can better support pupils with additional needs—while strengthening teaching for everyone. Read more: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/classro...

Applications are open to become an Early Years Pupil Premium Champion – a funded opportunity to develop your leadership and support better outcomes for children. 📅 Apply by 16 July: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/become-...

🎥 New Clips from the Classroom are here! Real classroom practice, evidence-informed teaching, and practical ideas for professional development. The key message? The video isn't the hero–it's how we scaffold the watch. Explore the latest collection: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/more-cl...

🧮💬 How can high-quality discussion improve mathematical thinking? Read Becky Wanjohi's latest blog and watch the accompanying webinar for practical strategies to boost reasoning, vocabulary and participation in maths. 📖 researchschool.org.uk/manchester/b... 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJT_...

How can we support pupils to write at length with confidence? ✍️ This #ClipsFromTheClassroom video explores practical approaches to developing structured extended writing. Watch here: researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t...

New research from EPI & EEF shows that 44% of the GCSE attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers is already established by age 11. A powerful reminder of the crucial role of EYs and primary education in tackling inequality. 👇 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/disadva...

What does effective extended writing instruction look like in practical subjects? 🎥 In our new ClipsFromTheClassroom, see how a structured approach to extended writing can help pupils organise ideas, build independence, and improve writing outcomes. Watch here 👇 researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t...

New landmark research programme launched! The EEF is investing up to £2.5m to explore how Generative AI impacts learning and cognition in children and young people, helping build the evidence base for education. 📚🤖 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/new-res...

📚 Early years settings: join the TWiTCH trial to support children’s language development. ✅ Free to take part 💷 Up to £1,000 available Find out more: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...

📚 Help GCSE English resit learners with the EEF Vocabulary Mastery trial. ✅ Free for FE & sixth form colleges ✅ 12-week intervention for 16–19s ✅ Staff training & resources ✅ £1,480 funding available Check eligibility: ow.ly/UoXT50Z1GT7

The EEF has responded to the Government’s consultation on new Level 1 English and maths qualifications. Any new qualification should be piloted and rigorously evaluated before wider rollout. Read more: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/english...

The EEF has responded to the DfE’s SEND reform consultation, calling for stronger evidence-informed practice to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND. Read more: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/respons...

🎙️ New EEF podcast: How can 16–19 providers close disadvantage gaps and help every learner thrive? Listen here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/podcast...

📣 KS3 & KS4 schools: Take part in the EEF-funded Learning Together for Mental Health trial 🧠💬 A whole-school approach to improving wellbeing, reducing bullying, and boosting attendance. ⏰ Recruiting nationally until 31 May 2026 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk

Really interesting listen from @EducEndowFound on improving outcomes for disadvantaged 16–19 learners. Lots of useful discussion around evidence-informed practice, removing barriers to participation, and creating a stronger sense of belonging for young people. 🎧 www.podbean.com/media/share/...

Great ideas in education only matter if they work in everyday school life. The EEF implementation resources offer practical, evidence-informed guidance to help schools introduce, refine, and sustain change effectively. Explore the resources: ow.ly/NbeM50YV1uX

NEW: refreshed EEF A School’s Guide to Implementation pages are now live 🎉 🎥 Expert videos ✏️ RSN blogs 🧰 Tools & templates 📖 Full guidance & evidence review Great support for school implementation 👇 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

*New blog*: Effective teaching assistant deployment can make a real difference — but only when it’s purposeful, structured, and aligned with high-quality teaching. Explore practical insights and evidence-informed strategies in our latest blog 👇 researchschool.org.uk/manchester/n...

New blog: How do we move from great CPD to genuine classroom impact? This blog explores why consistency, implementation, and sustained professional development matter more than one-off initiatives. A useful read for school leaders and teachers 👇 researchschool.org.uk/manchester/n...

Independent learning isn’t about pupils working alone—it’s built through modelling, guided practice, and reflection. Independence is the outcome of carefully scaffolded teaching. 💭 When do pupils truly take ownership in your classroom? ow.ly/eo3950YQUsc

EEF is partnering with the Department for Education to build the evidence base on the impact of EdTech in schools and colleges. Excited to support the national Testbed programme and smarter use of technology in education. educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/partner...

Four new evaluations on improving school attendance and reducing persistent absence, published by the Education Endowment Foundation and Youth Endowment Fund 📚 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/evaluat...

📣 The EEF are seeking a research team for a new project on positive deviance—learning from schools achieving strong outcomes for disadvantaged pupils. Looking for expertise in research, school improvement, large datasets, and practical insights. 👉 ow.ly/a9vQ50YV5h5

School leaders face tough choices on grouping pupils in maths. New evidence: • Higher attainers may make less progress in mixed-attainment classes • Lower attainers perform similarly in both approaches The key? Implementation matters either way. Read more: ow.ly/e4Ut50YRqJL

How do we move from rhetoric to real action for disadvantaged pupils? This powerful blog from Essex Research School shares practical, evidence-informed insights for leaders keeping disadvantage at the heart of their strategy. Read more 👇 researchschool.org.uk/essex/news/k...

High-attaining maths pupils make more progress when grouped by attainment, new research from UCL & EEF finds. 📊 Read more: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/high-at...

Early Years Pupil Premium has the biggest impact when used within a balanced, evidence-informed approach. Nicola Cherry shares how nurseries collaborated to better support communication and language for children from lower-income backgrounds. See more here: ow.ly/p7Vk50YNjUT

Looking for new ways to support GCSE English resit learners? Colleges across England can join a FREE 12-week Vocabulary Mastery trial for ages 16–19 aiming for Grade 4 📚 ✔ Small-group workshops ✔ Teacher training & resources ✔ £1,000 + £480 incentives Check eligibility: ow.ly/nNCh50YOxQU

Secondary schools in England — get involved! Join @Place2Be’s trial of Learning Together for Mental Health to support pupil wellbeing & outcomes. If this matters to your school, search now to see if you can take part 👇 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...

Early Years Pupil Premium works best when part of a balanced, evidence-informed strategy. Nicola Cherry shares how nurseries collaborated to boost communication & language support for children from lower-income backgrounds. Read more: ow.ly/p7Vk50YNjUT

EEF is recruiting 308 primary schools in England for a 20-week Reception language programme (with optional NELI support). ✅ Free to join 💷 £400–£500 per class (control: £500 + £300/class) Check eligibility or share: ow.ly/vRln50YJPhL

High-quality interactions matter. 💬✨ The STAIRS model helps educators scaffold children’s language, thinking & independence through everyday moments. 🔹 Sharing attention 🔹 Thriving together 🔹 Avoiding frustration 🔹 Important features 🔹 Reviewing progress 🔹 Self-motivation 👉 ow.ly/scis50Yzl0v

Adaptive teaching works best when feedback helps us decide what to do next — not just what pupils got right or wrong. Useful, practical examples from EEF on checking understanding and adapting teaching lesson by lesson: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/effecti...

Extra funding for disadvantaged children in early years is highly valued by settings — but too many still face barriers to accessing it. New @EducEndowFound report + practical tools on making the most of #EYPP 👇 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/extra-f...

The latest episode of Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) podcast is on metacognition 🎧 Explore how purposeful questioning makes thinking visible and drives learning forward. Listen here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/new-eef...

Here is the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) response to Ofqual’s consultation on regulating on-screen exams for GCSEs, AS & A levels 📄 Have your say 👇 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/eef-res...

14 new EEF research projects will test approaches in schools, early years and colleges to improve attainment—especially for disadvantaged pupils. Find out more and sign up: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/new-res...

How can teachers promote metacognitive talk in the classroom? 🧠 A new blog and practitioner tool from the Education Endowment Foundation shares practical prompts to help model and embed metacognitive talk in everyday lessons. Read more: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/promoti...

Why is purposeful questioning so powerful for making thinking visible? 🎙️ The Education Endowment Foundation has a new episode of Evidence into Action on metacognition and the latest evidence for classroom practice. Listen: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/new-eef...

Professor Becky Francis responds to the Government’s schools White Paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving, welcoming the ambition to halve the attainment gap. Read more 👇 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/profess...

How can teachers make real-time decisions to support learning? 🎯 The new Check. Adapt. resource shows how checking for understanding can guide what happens next in the classroom 👉 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/checkin...

🚨 New research alert! The Education Endowment Foundation has launched 14 new projects to test what works in schools, early years & colleges—focused on supporting disadvantaged learners. Get involved 👉 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/new-res...

Focus on fluency 📚 Explore the EEF’s key tools and resources to strengthen reading fluency. Literacy specialist Chloe Butlin shares three practical resources to support your setting. 👉 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/guide-t...

📢 New opportunity for educators in Scotland! Become a Research Evidence Champion with @theeef.bsky.social and help strengthen evidence use in schools to improve outcomes for children facing socioeconomic disadvantage. 🔗 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/support...

🌍 New EEF report shows how global collaboration is strengthening evidence use and connecting research with classroom practice across education systems. educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/networks/int...

Revisiting the Reading House 🏠📚 Updated resources now link reading theory, assessment, classroom practice & professional learning. @theeef.bsky.social Literacy specialist Chloe Butlin introduces the latest updates. 🔗 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/revisit...

How can visual, verbal & written scaffolding build pupils’ metacognitive skills and independence? Practical strategies from Kirstin Mulholland for explicit teaching that works. 👉 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/scaffol...

Six new research projects are testing what works in schools — from teachers working from home to adventure learning. 🏫🔍 Schools in England can check eligibility and apply via the EEF website: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/new-res...

Google.org awards $2.4m to @theeef.bsky.social to boost evidence-based use of GenAI in education 🚀 A new open-source tool will help teachers & school leaders understand what really works. 🔗 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/grant-f...