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Active April - Day 1: Commit to being more active this month, starting today actionforhappiness.org/active-april #ActiveApril

Happy International Women’s Day! Today we are celebrating all women worldwide, thank you for your contributions and for bringing so much happiness to our lives. We are especially grateful to the wonderful women who make our movement possible. Thank you to all our volunteers, course leaders, expert speakers, those who share the calendar or inspire others, and everyone who takes any action for happiness however big or small. Thank you for choosing to centre joy, care and wellbeing and thank you for building a happier, kinder world. Here is a link to a playlist where you can catch up on all the expert women speakers from our live events: youtube.com/playlist?list=… This year the UN theme is “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls”, and it calls for action to dismantle all barriers to equal justice: discriminatory laws, weak legal protections, and harmful practices and social norms that erode the rights of women and girls. The UN found that in nearly 70 per cent of surveyed countries, women face more barriers accessing justice than men. 44% of countries do not have laws that guarantee equal pay. 3 in 4 countries still permit child marriage cutting short childhoods, education and futures. We celebrate the women’s movement worldwide and we are grateful to our supporters for choosing equality. #internationalwomensday #equality #justice #happiness #wellbeing

We need each other more than ever 💕🌍 Join us for Friendly February and take action to boost your relationships and be a good friend to others actionforhappiness.org/friendly-febru… #FriendlyFebruary

Seven principles for an effective Pupil Premium strategy.

@UnityResSch are running a three part, online programme on maximising the impact of the Pupil Premium, starting next month. No charge to attend: researchschool.org.uk/unity/event/th…

Help shape the EEF website! The Education Endowment Foundation seeks educators' input to rebuild its site. Your feedback will guide priorities and enhance support. 🔗 Take the survey: buff.ly/1pAumLc ⏰ Closes: 20 February 2026.

Always hugely thought provoking to hear @marcrowland73 and consider the challenges shared by of so many children and young people. 2026 is The National Year of Reading. #ASCLLiteracy

Sustaining a strong #PupilPremium strategy can’t sit with one person alone. In her latest EEF blog, Jenn Sills (Deputy Director, @GlosResearchSch) explores how engaging, uniting & reflecting together helps strategies thrive. 👉 Read more educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/make-your…

📢 New EEF-funded opportunities for schools Six new research projects are now open for recruitment, giving schools the chance to access subsidised support while contributing to evidence on what works. 🔗educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and-e…

✨ RSN blog round-up: literacy, talk & evidence ✨ New blogs from Research Schools explore: 📚 Spelling, vocabulary, & reading culture 🗣️ High-quality talk & metacognition 🔢 Maths problem-solving 🧪 Evidence, trials, & subject leadership 🔗 researchschool.org.uk/news

🎥 Clips from the Classroom are one way the Research Schools Network helps bridge the gap between research and practice. Short videos from real classrooms show what evidence-informed teaching can look like in action. 👉researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-the…

Make sure to include yourself in the list of things you need to care of this week Image: instagram.com/thelovelandfou…

New @EducEndowFoundn research projects are now recruiting 📊 Six opportunities across primary and secondary schools, covering reading, science, wellbeing, teacher retention and adventure learning. Schools can take part here: 🔗 buff.ly/ghrywNt #EEF #EducationResearch

There are some great opportunities for schools in the 6 new Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) funded school projects launched today: Find out more below: buff.ly/WjqplQe

Join me and @marcrowland73 today, 4-5 online free: leadership of PPG/disadvantage, school culture, strategic thinking, high expectations and metacognition. Sign up form link below.

A really positive session with staff tonight, unpicking the impact of our Pupil Premium strategy on children and families. Brilliant engagement and lots of thoughtful discussion - exactly what makes this work meaningful. @marcrowland73

📅January brings a packed programme of Research Schools Network CPD — from SEND and literacy to oracy, science and leadership. Plan your term and book your place 👇 researchschool.org.uk/events #Education #CPD #ResearchSchools #EEF

Colleagues might find this governance reflection tool helpful - when thinking about the strategic impact of Pupil Premium strategies. Please feel free to change it and improve it if helpful!

What if a pupil keeps their answers “safe in their head”? Corinne Settle explores how small adaptations – like varied response techniques – help teachers uncover learning and adapt teaching in the moment. 👉 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/effective…

Here are two helpful examples how schools are evaluating the effectiveness and impact of their Pupil Premium strategy - @GreenshawR and Ashfield Junior School in Cumberland: greenshawlearningtrust.co.uk/attachments/do… and ashfieldjuniorschool.co.uk/wp-content/upl…