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Become a maths ‘problem-solving’ school

2 December 2023

NRICH, a trusted provider of free problem-solving resources and teacher support, is launching the Problem-solving Schools programme. NRICH’s core mission is to develop confident, resilient problem-solvers who value and enjoy working…

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Working Scientifically – how can we develop independence in primary science?

1 December 2023

James Siddle and Karen Robinson of Lincolnshire Research School and Roisin Knight from Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy explore the new EEF guidance report on primary science. Teaching primary…

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Webinar: The unintended consequences of the expansion of ‘trauma informed’

30 November 2023

Has "trauma informed practice" become diluted and monetised? Has it become the new language to pathologise distress? When did EVERYTHING become "trauma informed"? Join Lisa Cherry in an informal conversation…

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EEF guidance report: Improving primary science

29 November 2023

This guidance report provides six practical recommendations, underpinned by high quality evidence, about how to make meaningful improvements to primary science teaching.  It is designed to help practitioners build on…

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How to have an emotionally intelligent disagreement

28 November 2023

Disagreeing respectfully appears to have become a lost art yet is key to being an assertive and compassionate leader. People either become aggressive or avoid difficult conversations. This can lead…

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Latest data release for exclusions and suspensions

27 November 2023

Permanent exclusion numbers have increased compared to previous terms In autumn term 2022/23, there were 3,100 permanent exclusions. This is an increase from 2,100 in autumn 2021/22 but is slightly…

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Using evidence to inform your Pupil Premium Strategy

26 November 2023

Join Newcastle Research School for a free webinar supporting schools making the best use of evidence for their pupil premium strategy using the EEF's guidance and new resources. Wednesday 6th…

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Free: A guide for educators, families and students on consent

25 November 2023

Let's talk about consent is a free guide available from The Global Equality Collective, written for parents and carers on how we can teach consent to younger and older children.…

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Multiplication tables check data released

24 November 2023

The statistics for the 2023 Year 4 multiplication tables check have just been released. Headline facts and figures 29% of eligible pupils scored 25 (full marks) in the multiplication table…

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Ofsted Annual Report 2022/23

24 November 2023

This year’s Annual Report from Ofsted concludes there are reasons for optimism, as education and children’s social care continue to recover from the lingering impact of the pandemic restrictions. The…

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EEF blog: Cognitive science – the tip of the iceberg

23 November 2023

Rachael Cattrall, the EEF’s cognitive science specialist, explores the importance of understanding the fundamental principles of cognitive science. Although its theories are not new, there is continuing interest in cognitive…

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Ofsted – Early years curriculum: The importance of communication and language

22 November 2023

This is part 1 in the Oftsed series of short webinars about the early years curriculum with a focus on communication and language. In this video, Phil Minns (Senior HMI,…

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