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CLASSROOM CLIP OF THE WEEK 📹 Have you seen Clips from the Classroom? 🗓️ Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice This week @bradresearchsch.bsky.social explore moving beyond simple factual retrieval. 👀 WATCH NOW: buff.ly/U33ku0K

CLASSROOM CLIP OF THE WEEK 📹 Have you seen Clips from the Classroom? 🗓️ Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice This week @bradresearchsch.bsky.social explore moving beyond simple factual retrieval. 👀 WATCH NOW: buff.ly/U33ku0K

CLASSROOM CLIP OF THE WEEK 📹 Have you seen Clips from the Classroom? 🗓️ Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice This week @alexparkrs.bsky.social explore using retrieval practice in Year 3 science lessons 👀 WATCH NOW: buff.ly/wLzMWFP

CLASSROOM CLIP OF THE WEEK 📹 Have you seen Clips from the Classroom? 🗓️ Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice This week @alexparkrs.bsky.social explore using retrieval practice in Year 3 science lessons 👀 WATCH NOW: buff.ly/wLzMWFP

CLASSROOM CLIP OF THE WEEK 📹 Have you seen Clips from the Classroom? 🗓️ Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice This week @blackpoolrs.bsky.social explore ways to support structured reflection in the maths classroom 👀 WATCH NOW: buff.ly/96lo64K

✍️ Metacognition: 5 key changes in the new EEF report 🧠 @theeef.bsky.social recently updated their popular metacognition report. 🤔 But what are the key changes, and the new tools and resources for schools? 📖 READ NOW: buff.ly/ToCxriX

CLASSROOM CLIP OF THE WEEK 📹 Have you seen Clips from the Classroom? 🗓️ Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice This week @blackpoolrs.bsky.social explore ways to support structured reflection in the maths classroom 👀 WATCH NOW: buff.ly/i12yVF5

✍️ NEW BLOG: Metacognition: 5 key changes in the new EEF report 🧠 @theeef.bsky.social have released an update to their popular metacognition report. 🤔 But what are the key changes, and the new tools and resources for schools? 📖 READ NOW: buff.ly/ToCxriX

CLASSROOM CLIP OF THE WEEK 📹 Have you seen Clips from the Classroom? Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice. This week @staffordshirers.bsky.social explore ways to develop pupils' metacognition through modelling. WATCH NOW: buff.ly/AoEoGZM

✍️ NEW BLOG: Metacognition: 5 key changes in the new EEF report 🧠 @theeef.bsky.social have released an update to their popular metacognition report. 🤔 But what are the key changes, and the new tools and resources for schools? 📖 READ NOW: buff.ly/ToCxriX

✍️ NEW BLOG: Metacognition: 5 key changes in the new EEF report 🧠 @theeef.bsky.social have released an update to their popular metacognition report. 🤔 But what are the key changes, and the new tools and resources for schools? 📖 READ NOW: buff.ly/ToCxriX

NEW: The @EducEndowFoundn has released updated guidance on metacognition! Accompanying the updated guidance are 3 practical classroom tools: 🧠 Metacognitive strategies 💬 Promoting metacognitive talk 🧩 Scaffolding pupils’ use of metacognitive strategies READ NOW: buff.ly/73TYesX

CLASSROOM CLIP OF THE WEEK Have you seen Clips from the Classroom? Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice. This week Devon Research School explore ways to develop self-explanation in Post-16 English. WATCH NOW: buff.ly/dPD8jdJ

CLASSROOM CLIP OF THE WEEK Have you seen Clips from the Classroom? Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice. This week Devon Research School explore ways to develop self-explanation in Post-16 English. WATCH NOW: buff.ly/G5Kv3en

Have you seen EEF's Promising Programmes? These have been rigorously tested and show promise for raising attainment Check out FOCUS4TAPS, a PD programme designed to support primary teachers to improve their teaching and assessment of science READ MORE: buff.ly/gfhR304

CLASSROOM CLIP OF THE WEEK Have you seen Clips from the Classroom? Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice. This week it's @nclrs.bsky.social exploring ways for pupils to use retrieval practice to deepen connections. WATCH NOW: buff.ly/Fgxvvk3

CLASSROOM CLIP OF THE WEEK Have you seen Clips from the Classroom? Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice. This week it's @nclrs.bsky.social exploring ways for pupils to use retrieval practice to deepen connections. WATCH NOW: buff.ly/Fgxvvk3

Have you seen EEF's Promising Programmes? These have been rigorously tested and show promise for raising attainment. Check out FOCUS4TAPS, a PD programme designed to support primary teachers to improve their teaching and assessment of science. READ MORE:

We're excited to announce a partnership with Wirral Council & Education Endowment Foundation. We're recruiting schools from Wirral to join a 2 year programme on Adaptive Teaching in KS2/3 maths, & leaders to support with implementation APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY: buff.ly/ykkbrR2

Have you seen EEF's Promising Programmes? These have been rigorously tested and show promise for raising attainment. Check out Lexia Core5 reading, a a computer-based system that aims to improve reading skills in Year 2. READ MORE: buff.ly/N2mNJzX

Adapt Maths Wirral We're excited to announce a partnership with Wirral Council & Education Endowment Foundation We're recruiting schools from Wirral to join a 2 year programme on Adaptive Teaching in KS2/3 maths, & leaders to support with implementation APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY: buff.ly/ykkbrR2

Have you seen EEF's Promising Programmes? These have been rigorously tested and show promise for raising attainment. Check out Lexia Core5 reading, a a computer-based system that aims to improve reading skills in Year 2. READ MORE:

CLASSROOM CLIP OF THE WEEK Have you seen Clips from the Classroom? Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice. This week it's Shotton Hall Research School exploring ways to develop the scientific vocabulary of 16-19 students. WATCH NOW: buff.ly/nX0jXx7

Have you seen @educendowfoundn's Promising Programmes? These have been rigorously tested and show promise for raising attainment. Check out @CountingCollect: a whole class numeracy programme for developing number sense in Reception pupils. READ MORE: buff.ly/jzsu9wd

Calling all early years practitioners! @theeef.bsky.social is offering free access to Maths Champions, a professional development programme to improve mathematical attainment. Register your interest here: buff.ly/6pJIBvT

Adapt Maths Wirral We're excited to announce a partnership with @WirralCouncil & @EducEndowFoundn We're recruiting schools from Wirral to join a 2 year programme on Adaptive Teaching in KS2/3 maths, & leaders to support with implementation READ MORE: buff.ly/ykkbrR2

CLASSROOM CLIP OF THE WEEK Have you seen the Research Schools' Clips from the Classroom? Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice. This week it's @ELResearchSch.bsky.social exploring ways to integrate mathematics throughout the day. WATCH NOW: buff.ly/WSCSUo9

Have you seen @educendowfoundn's Promising Programmes? These have been rigorously tested and show promise for raising attainment. Check out @CountingCollect: a whole class early numeracy programme for developing early number sense in Reception pupils. READ MORE:

Adapt Maths Wirral We're excited to announce a partnership with @WirralCouncil & @EducEndowFoundn We're recruiting schools from Wirral to join a 2 year programme on Adaptive Teaching in KS2/3 maths, & leaders to support with implementation READ MORE: buff.ly/QntdPtk

CLASSROOM CLIP OF THE WEEK Have you seen the Research Schools' Clips from the Classroom? Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice. This week it's @ELResearchSch.bsky.social exploring ways to integrate mathematics throughout the day. WATCH NOW: buff.ly/WSCSUo9

Adapt Maths Wirral We're excited to announce a partnership with @WirralCouncil & @EducEndowFoundn We're recruiting schools from Wirral to join a 2 year programme on Adaptive Teaching in KS2/3 maths, & leaders to support with implementation READ MORE: buff.ly/QntdPtk

NEW: Adapt Maths Wirral We're excited to announce a new partnership with @WirralCouncil & @EducEndowFoundn We're recruiting 20 schools from Wirral to join us for a 2 year focus on Adaptive Teaching in KS2/3 maths, and leaders to support with development & implementation READ MORE: buff.ly/QntdPtk

It feels like the right time of year to share one of our most read blogs of last academic year. ✍️ What’s your priority? 🎯 It takes bravery, but might de-pluralising priorities be the best path for leaders and teachers? READ NOW: buff.ly/EvFOCE5

Have you seen @theeef.bsky.social 's Promising Programmes? These programmes have been rigorously tested and show promise for raising attainment. Check out 1stClass@Number: a targeted intervention to support children struggling with numeracy in Year 2 READ MORE: buff.ly/sKaM6nW

CLASSROOM CLIP OF THE WEEK Have you seen Clips from the Classroom? Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice. This week it's Billesley Research School focusing on Explicit Instruction for pupils with SEND. buff.ly/VoOHVMM

It feels like the right time of year to share one of our most read blogs of last academic year. ✍️ What’s your priority? 🎯 It takes bravery, but might de-pluralising priorities be the best path for leaders and teachers? READ NOW: buff.ly/EvFOCE5

Have you seen @theeef.bsky.social 's Promising Programmes? These programmes have been rigorously tested and show promise for raising attainment. Check out 1stClass@Number: a targeted intervention to support children struggling with numeracy in Year 2 READ MORE:

CLASSROOM CLIP OF THE WEEK Have you seen Clips from the Classroom? Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice. This week it's Billesley Research School focusing on Explicit Instruction for pupils with SEND. buff.ly/VoOHVMM

.@EducEndowFoundn has new guidance to support effective professional development in the 16–19 sector. PD is one of the most powerful tools we have to improve learner outcomes, close the disadvantage gap, & strengthen workforce development. READ NOW: buff.ly/PAe10pd

✍️ 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

.@EducEndowFoundn has new guidance to support effective professional development in the 16–19 sector. PD is one of the most powerful tools we have to improve learner outcomes, close the disadvantage gap, & strengthen workforce development. READ NOW: buff.ly/oN4DpFq

CLASSROOM CLIP OF THE WEEK Have you seen the @rs_network Clips from the Classroom? Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice. This week it's @aspirerrs.bsky.social focusing on providing targeted vocabulary instruction in every subject. buff.ly/KhrsrF9

✍️ 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

✍️ 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

CLASSROOM CLIP OF THE WEEK Have you seen the @rs_network Clips from the Classroom? Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice. This week it's @aspirerrs.bsky.social focusing on providing targeted vocabulary instruction in every subject. buff.ly/KhrsrF9

NEW: Integrating reading comprehension strategies in KS2 We're excited to publish our latest Clip from the Classroom, showcasing excellent classroom practice from East Morton CE Primary. researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t...

NEW: FROM THE ARCHIVES This year we take a weekly dip into the archives to revisit blogs you may have missed. This week, Amarbeer Singh Gill of @greenshawrs.bsky.social‬ considers how we read, consume and process mathematical information. buff.ly/tIut5kr

NEW: FROM THE ARCHIVES This year we take a weekly dip into the archives to revisit blogs you may have missed. This week, Amarbeer Singh Gill of @greenshawrs.bsky.social‬ considers how we read, consume and process mathematical information. buff.ly/tIut5kr

📹 What are Clips from the Classroom? Short videos showing evidence-informed strategies in action—created by Research Schools with support from @theeef.bsky.social‬ They are great for reflecting on your teaching or for use in CPD For an intro to #ClipsFromTheClassroom see here: buff.ly/MqZ6nmQ