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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · Jul 3

Now looking forward to some family time tomorrow and over the weekend! ☀️

Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · Jul 3

And I attended the final trustees meeting of the year at
Watergrove Trust, contributing to conversations on school improvement and how we can continue to #providemore for the schools we serve.

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · Jul 3

I presented to a fantastic group of headteachers at
@wirralcouncil.bsky.social's Wirral Education Summit with @smncx.bsky.social (@blackpoolrs.bsky.social).
We shared insights from our partnership so far, and our ongoing plans to support adaptive teaching in KS2/KS3 maths classrooms.

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · Jul 3

I met with Gill Fearns (Lancashire Research School) and Susie Fraser @mancomrs.bsky.social to reflect on Year 1 of our Evidence into Action partnerships and plan for Year 2.
It is so exciting to see early signs of impact from this in-depth evidence mobilisation approach.

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · Jul 3

It’s been a busy but energising week filled with great conversations and purposeful collaboration 👇

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · Jun 23

@blackpoolrs.bsky.social
@mancomrs.bsky.social

Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · Jun 23

These videos bring to life the evidence and recommendations from the @theeef.bsky.social 'Deployment of Teaching Assistants' Guidance Report.

They are designed to spark professional discussion and support CPD sessions focused on making the most of TA support in every classroom.

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · Jun 23

The North West Research Schools Network is proud to share a brand-new series of short videos showcasing effective deployment of Teaching Assistants (TAs) across all phases: Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and Post-16.

www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Deployment of Teaching Assistants - YouTube

A selection of videos from the North West Research Schools Network, exemplifying effective deployment of teaching assistants in Early Years, Primary, Seconda...

www.youtube.com

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · Jun 17

Great morning spent with the North West Research Schools, filming some content around effective deployment of teaching assistants in all phases from Early Years to Post-16.

@theeef.bsky.social
@blackpoolrs.bsky.social
@mancomrs.bsky.social

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · May 12

'I know we will not find a holy grail.. but it is worthwhile to look for it!'

I can't wait for day 2 😁

Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · May 12

It was great to present our poster on @theeef.bsky.social Regional Partnerships with
@sarahmullins.bsky.social, sharing insights into our approach to embedding evidence in schools.

I also enjoyed chairing a roundtable to troubleshoot evidence mobilisation challenges in the Early Years.

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · May 12

Day 1: Evidence for Education Network Workshop 2025

An incredible first day full of professional challenge, sharing of expertise, and international collaboration.

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · Apr 2

Great day at our final Evidence Exploration Partnership with @wirralcouncil.bsky.social, @blackpoolrs.bsky.social, and @theeef.bsky.social

We spent the day designing our partnership model and identifying behaviour change strategies to develop pedagogical excellence in maths at KS2 and KS3.

Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · Mar 26

📣
@EducEndowFoundn
have published a new edition of their guidance on teaching assistants.
The report offers five evidence-informed & practical recommendations to support school leaders to effectively deploy their teaching assistants.

Download the report: tinyurl.com/5f7p5ftm

Deployment of Teaching Assistants

Guidance on deploying TAs to boost attainment for pupils with evidence-based strategies and best practice.

tinyurl.com

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · Mar 25

Today, the @theeef.bsky.social added two new approaches to the Early Years Evidence Store:

✍ Interactive writing, and,

🧼 Self care.

You can explore the two new approaches & a host of other evidence-informed content in the EYs Evidence Store:
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/early-years/...

Early Years Evidence Store

Put evidence-informed approaches into practice.

educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk

Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · Mar 19

The @theeef.bsky.social are looking for general FE & sixth form colleges to join a two-year funded partnership focused on supporting colleges to access, understand, & apply research evidence within teaching & learning.

Apply below before the 25th April:
tinyurl.com/2c5ukhe7

Evidence partnership for further education

Building a network of colleges

tinyurl.com

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · Mar 18

'..In practice, “high standards” currently too often means “high standards for some”. Our ambition is “high standards for all”.'

Curriculum and Assessment Review publishes interim findings www.gov.uk/government/n...

Curriculum and Assessment Review publishes interim findings

Becky Francis and review team publish their initial findings and set out the next phase of work which will focus on four key areas.

www.gov.uk

Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · Mar 13

Fab day at the Evidence Exploration Partnership with @theeef.bsky.social , @blackpoolrs.bsky.social & Wirral Council.

We explored behaviour change at school & system level to improve maths outcomes & adaptive teaching. Great collaboration & professional challenge as always!

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · Mar 12

It's here! I can't wait to have a read and then share with school colleagues at Watergrove Trust 😊

@thatpovertyguy.bsky.social

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · Mar 11

It has been a great morning at the Spring Research Schools national conference. We are joined by Dutch colleagues from Expertisescholen Ontwikkelkracht, exploring our approach to exemplification of evidence-informed practice in action.
@theeef.bsky.social

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · Mar 6

📢 NEW EEF RESOURCE
Explore @theeef.bsky.social's new guide to the Early Years Pupil Premium.

To support the DfE increase to EYPP funding, the EEF has launched a brand-new resource to help early years settings support their socio-economically disadvantaged children.
tinyurl.com/mwn9edn2

Early Years Pupil Premium

The EEF is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement.

tinyurl.com

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · Feb 26

Great day 1 of our Manchester partnership 'The Write Beginning' today, expertly led by Susie Fraser and Hannah Heron.
We explored metacognition in the context of writing in Reception & Year 1 & what we can learn from each phase
@theeef.bsky.social
@mancomrs.bsky.social
@mancitycouncil.bsky.social

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · Feb 25

Earlier this week, the @theeef.bsky.social opened recruitment for 11 brand new programmes for schools, focused mostly on writing and secondary maths.

Search your school to find out which programmes you could take part in: buff.ly/3wo4JkL

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · Feb 13

🌟 Celebrating National School Governors’ Day! 🌟

Proud to serve as a trustee for Watergrove Trust, helping to ensure we #providemore for all children in Rochdale.

Huge thanks to all governors making a difference! 👏
#NationalSchoolGovernorsDay

Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · Feb 5

New year, new headshot! 📸 💁‍♀️