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💫NEW BLOG ALERT 🚨Thinking aloud isn’t just narration—it’s a powerful teaching strategy 🗣️🧠 By modelling how we approach GCSE Science exam questions, we help students plan, monitor, and succeed. Read more here 👉researchschool.org.uk/manchester/blo…

Want to help build the evidence on teacher retention? 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 @ioe_london and @EducEndowFound are inviting primary schools to join a funded trial testing whether offering offsite PPA makes a difference. 👉 Learn more: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and-e…

Recruitment is open for 6 new EEF-funded school projects 🎉 From reading and maths to mental health and teacher retention. 75% of state schools have taken part — find the right fit for your school 👇 tinyurl.com/7abr9ey2

Scaffolding independent learning means teaching pupils how to think, not just what to learn. Explicit instruction + careful scaffolding help pupils use metacognitive strategies and build independence. 🔗 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/scaffoldi…

Want to be part of an EEF-funded project? 🎉 Recruitment is open for 6 new school projects, from reading to teacher retention. 75% of state schools are already involved 👇 tinyurl.com/7abr9ey2

Interested in improving metacognition of your students? Have you signed up for tomorrow's breakfast meeting? Sign up using the link below: eventbrite.co.uk/e/updated-meta…

📹 Have you seen Clips from the Classroom? 🗓️ Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice This week @ManComRS explore building reading fluency in the secondary classroom 👀 WATCH NOW: buff.ly/a9mHGDD

📅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

Making Pupil Premium everyone’s responsibility matters. Jenn Sills explores how to Engage, Unite & Reflect to build a sustainable, whole-school Pupil Premium strategy. Read the blog 👇educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/make-your…

How do teachers know what to do next? 🤔 Adaptive teaching uses feedback to check understanding and move learning forward—lesson by lesson. Read more: 👇🔗educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/effective…

Happy New Year to all our followers! Start the new year with some evidence informed strategies and sign up for our breakfast briefing focusing on the NEW metacognition guidance report from the @EducEndowFoundn. Sign up here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/updated-meta…

🧠 Interested in the NEW metacognition and self regulation Guidance Report from the @EducEndowFoundn ? Join our Metacognition briefing and discover simple strategies to plan, monitor, and improve pupil learning. 📷 Don’t miss out — sign up now! eventbrite.co.uk/e/197839004889…

How do you choose the right level of randomisation in trials? 🤔 Individual vs cluster-level designs can shape both rigour and real-world impact. Dr Marta Moratti shares practical advice on balancing precision and feasibility. 👉educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/level-of-…

Have you seen our clips from the classroom? Developing fluent transcription starts with accurate letter formation. ✍️ Watch it here: researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-the…

Metacognition isn’t an add-on – it’s how we help pupils become independent, strategic learners. Our latest blog explores how Hannah Heron Education Director for CLIC Trust is embedding metacognitive strategies across phases. 👉 Read more: researchschool.org.uk/manchester/blo…

We’re all ready to go at the launch of our Adapt Maths Wirral partnership. This partnership with @EducEndowFoundn and @WirralCouncil will initially work with 20 schools on developing approaches to adaptive teaching in maths. We can’t wait to meet everyone!