Help Commando Joes build evidence on what works for KS3 pupil engagement and wellbeing in Derby/Essex/Peterborough 💪

Schools are invited to take part in an EEF-funded evaluation testing the impact of school-based adventure learning.

👉 Register your interest! bit.ly/3Nez4Op

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Why take part in an EEF trial?
Contribute to the evidence base and support your colleagues to improve teaching and learning!
Access professional development for your staff!
Deliver promising approaches at a heavily subsidised rate!
Find trials recruiting: bit.ly/4rPXblL

My son's school did an assembly on 'How to Revise' and his main take home was that he required revision snacks!
If you would like some more useful information on revision then you could read NRS Director Niki Kaisers blog - researchschool.org.uk/norfolk/news...

Research into the Classroom Series 2 Listen to episodes and learn more about Research into the Classroom Series 2. Research into the Classroom is the official podcast from Derby Research School, designed to bridge the gap between…

🎧 Podcast time with @derbyresearchsch.bsky.social. Today's episode explores how transitioning from primary to secondary can be a critical moment for student confidence and communication

Have a listen to Bridging the Gap: Oracy Through Transition here: shows.acast.com/research-int... #Oracy

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EEF Exchange Join an online community of educators to share experiences, support research, and shape our guidance.

Have you heard of the EEF Exchange? This community of educators helps shape the EFF's work by sharing insights and classroom experience, now it needs you 🖖

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Checking for understanding that leads to action: adaptive teaching How teachers can use pupil evidence to decide what to do next, with the Check. Adapt. resource

Want a new resource from the EEF? Here you can have one! It is a 'Check. Adapt. Practitioner Tool.' There is even a blog all about it. Find it all here -

Empowering Neurodivergent Teachers & Leaders to Excel in Schools A one-day conference empowering neurodivergent teachers and leaders through inclusive practice, expert keynotes, and practical strategies.

Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership is running a one-day conference offering insights and tools to help teachers and leadership support neurodivergent colleagues and strengthen inclusive practice in your setting.

Book here:

When you hear 'closing the gap' do you think about education or that episode of America's Next Top Model when they did that crazy dental adjustment? If it is education then you might find this interesting - educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/early-years/...

That White Paper was massive wasn't it?! It took me ages to read it. Wish I'd know I could just look at the highlights here instead - buff.ly/8FwZydZ

You can't just give a wizard a broom stick and expect him to know how to fly. That's the gist of what Dr. Niki Kaiser is saying in her new blog, but hers is more relevant to schools that aren't Hogwarts. Find it here - buff.ly/kUBZ5fu

Have you heard of the EEF Exchange? It is like the Milk Bottle Exchange from the olden days, except you don't need an empty milk bottle and it doesn't have anything to do with milk. I think you exchange ideas or something 🤷‍♂️https://buff.ly/XaUAnRQ

📣 Attention Secondary schools! The EEF @theeef.bsky.social is wondering how you are managing behaviour and supporting pupils. Join their School Climate Study with @natcen.bsky.social & @youthendowmentfund.

Participate here: survey.natcen.ac.uk/mrIWeb/mrIWe... and earn £100. #EducationResearch

We have a new newsletter available! Read it here - mailchi.mp/researchscho...

Sunday morning podcast time - this episode focuses on metacognition. Enjoy - educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/new-eef...

Intro to the SEND in Mainstream Guidance Report

Good morning 🌼 Check out @derbyresearchsch.bsky.social's intro to SEND in the EEFs Mainstream Guidance Report. Find it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iqq_... and remember to subscribe! #Education #SEND

Just launched: EEF trials now recruiting! Just launched: EEF trials now recruiting!

Why take part in an EEF trial?
Contribute to the evidence base and support your colleagues to improve teaching and learning!
Access professional development for your staff!
Deliver promising approaches at a heavily subsidised rate!
Find trials recruiting:

Free Online Event - Purposeful & Effective Questioning Share on:

Free Online CPD opportunity💥
🗓️ 21st April 2026
🕓️ 4-5pm
If explicit teaching and modelling is the master skill of a teacher, then questioning is its closest companion. Join @essexresearchsch.bsky.social for a development session on Effective Questioning.

Would you like your PPA off site? Yes Please! The EEF are running a trial on just this topic. See here more more details - educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...

Take part in an EEF project Want to know more about the different types of EEF projects, as well as what taking part means for your setting?

📣 Early Years settings in Norfolk - why not join
@theeef.bsky.social funded evaluation of Positive Early Childhood Education? Projects focus on enhancing self-regulation (ages 3-4) and fostering strong staff-child connections.

More here:

Do you have time to read a blog this sunny (but freezing) Monday morning? If you do then here is a good one about early communication and language - educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/early-years/...

Early Skills for Life - pilot Pilot to evaluate the perceived impact of Early Skills for Life, a 20-week universal programme to promote three-to-four-year olds’ self-regulation and…

EY settings in Norfolk are invited to join the Early Skills for Life pilot.
Support children’s self-regulation and emotional development with a free programme including storybooks, activities, and training for staff.
👉 bit.ly/3MPkxZM
#ChildDevelopment #EdResearch

EEF Exchange Join an online community of educators to share experiences, support research, and shape our guidance.

School teachers — @theeef.bsky.social would love to hear from you 🧠📚

Teachers make decisions every day about what works. Why not help shape the evidence behind your decisions?

Join here

Help the EEF reach more early years settings in Norfolk!

Maths Champions is fully funded through the DfE. Proven to boost children’s early maths and practitioner confidence. Free for PVIs and nurseries.

Evidence-backed and free to join: bit.ly/49Qij4P

New EEF podcast - Metacognition: Moving forward with new evidence Why is purposeful questioning such a powerful tool in making thinking visible?

🎧 New episode of Evidence into Action out now!

@theeef.bsky.social are exploring metacognition and its evolving role in classrooms.

Listen here:

Focus on fluency: a guide to the EEF’s tools and resources on reading… Develop your fluency practice with these EEF resources

Do you need to build your reading fluency? The EEF literacy specialist has written a blog pointing you in the direction of three key resources that will help you. Find it here -

Thee EEF have renovated their Reading House! Watch out Kevin McCloud...

Find out more here - educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/revisit...

Fancy a Sunday morning podcast? Here is a new one about metacognition from the EEF - educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/new-eef...

Free Online Event - Purposeful & Effective Questioning Share on:

🎓 FREE Online CPD Opportunity with @essexresearchsch.bsky.social
📅 Tuesday 21 April 2026
🕓 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Explore purposeful and effective questioning. More information here: