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Bradford Research School @bradresearchsch.bsky.social · 18d

5/5 – Practical, evidence-based, and made for the 16–19 sector- this new guidance will help you implement PD with confidence.
Explore it here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/16-19/contin...

Bradford Research School @bradresearchsch.bsky.social · 18d

4/5 – Inside the guidance, you’ll find:
1️⃣ Practical, evidence-informed recommendations
2️⃣ A focus on behaviour change- what really drives lasting improvements
3️⃣ Insights shaped by college leaders & practitioners

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Bradford Research School @bradresearchsch.bsky.social · 18d

3/5 - To shape their new guidance, @theef.bsky.social engaged with nearly 100 PD leads and 200 practitioners across the 16–19 sector. Their insights highlight a workforce deeply committed to PD- but also reveal gaps:

1 in 5 receive no follow-up support
31% said recent PD didn’t meet their needs

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Bradford Research School @bradresearchsch.bsky.social · 18d

2/5 - High-quality PD is one of the most powerful tools we have to improve learner outcomes, close the disadvantage gap, and strengthen workforce development.

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Bradford Research School @bradresearchsch.bsky.social · 18d

1/5 – @theef.bsky.social has launched new guidance to support effective professional
development (PD) in the 16–19 sector.
Free, practical, and evidence-informed.
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/16-19/contin...

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Bradford Research School @bradresearchsch.bsky.social · 19d

Building Belonging
Join us for a collaboration between @huntingtonrs.bsky.social and Red Kite Connect exploring the evidence base, implementation and school approaches to developing positive relationships and a sense of community.
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Building Belonging with Huntington Research School

Discover powerful strategies to elevate belonging in your school and transform how inclusive practices are implemented.

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Bradford Research School @bradresearchsch.bsky.social · 22d

"The average impact of homework is positive across both primary and secondary school. There is, however variation behind this average..."
Read more in the @theeef.bsky.social Teaching and Learning Toolkit.
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Bradford Research School @bradresearchsch.bsky.social · 23d

Where did it all go wrong? Why implementation fails and what you can do about it

Using implementation evidence to reflect on implementation failure
Catch up on our latest blog.
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Where did it all go wrong? Why implementation fails and what you can…

Where did it all go wrong? Why implementation fails and what you can do about it

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Bradford Research School @bradresearchsch.bsky.social · 24d

@theeef.bsky.social has launched a new, digital guide to the Pupil Premium – designed to help schools support disadvantaged pupils to thrive.

Read now: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/using-pupil-...

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Bradford Research School @bradresearchsch.bsky.social · 24d

What Educators Need to Know about the Social Model of Disability

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Bradford Research School @bradresearchsch.bsky.social · 25d

Tackling disadvantage takes everyone - leaders, teachers, parents & governors.

In this @theeef.bsky.social blog, Stella Jones from @townendresearch.bsky.social shares the UNITE framework, to turn equity from policy into practice.

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Bradford Research School @bradresearchsch.bsky.social · 25d

‘Developmental progressions’ are descriptions of the typical path that children tend to follow in developing understanding of a mathematical topic.

Explore the 'Developmental Progressions in Early Maths' resource from @theeef.bsky.social.
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Bradford Research School @bradresearchsch.bsky.social · 25d

Improving Mathematics in the Early Years and Key Stage 1 from @theeef.bsky.social

Support maths understanding for three – seven year olds.

Improving Mathematics in the Early Years and Key Stage 1

Support maths understanding for three - seven year olds.

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Bradford Research School @bradresearchsch.bsky.social · 26d

NEW: Where did it all go wrong?

Why implementation fails and what you can do about it

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Reposted by Bradford Research School

Bradford Research School @bradresearchsch.bsky.social · 29d

434,000 users access the @theeef.bsky.social Teaching and Learning Toolkit each year.

It’s one of the most visited education evidence sites in the world.

To get the most out of the toolkit, we need to go further than the headlines. 🧵
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

Teaching and Learning Toolkit

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

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Bradford Research School @bradresearchsch.bsky.social · 29d

Read more about getting the most of the toolkit in our blog:
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Making the most of the EEF Teaching and Learning Toolkit

Getting beyond the surface of the Education Endowment Foundation Teaching and Learning Toolkit

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Bradford Research School @bradresearchsch.bsky.social · 29d

Before choosing an approach, school leaders can ask:
1️⃣ Is this a real priority for our pupils?
2️⃣ Have we looked at the detail, not just the average?
3️⃣ Is it feasible in our context?
4️⃣ How likely is it to work here?

The toolkit could be used with the explore tool from the implementation guidance.

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Bradford Research School @bradresearchsch.bsky.social · 29d

Open a strand and you’ll find:

A clear definition of the approach
Average impact (months’ progress)
Differences by phase or subject
Impact on disadvantage
Cost & evidence strength
Key implementation considerations

Plenty to explore beyond the headline.

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Bradford Research School @bradresearchsch.bsky.social · 29d

The Toolkit brings together evidence across 30 strands, from Arts Participation to Within-class Grouping.

The toolkit has recently become a ‘living systematic review’, which means that it is being constantly updated with the latest evidence.

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Bradford Research School @bradresearchsch.bsky.social · 29d

434,000 users access the @theeef.bsky.social Teaching and Learning Toolkit each year.

It’s one of the most visited education evidence sites in the world.

To get the most out of the toolkit, we need to go further than the headlines. 🧵
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

Teaching and Learning Toolkit

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

educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk

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Bradford Research School @bradresearchsch.bsky.social · Sep 11

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Bradford Research School @bradresearchsch.bsky.social · Sep 10

The Trouble with Giant Ants: Scaling up Implementation

Why scaling up an approach in schools brings unexpected challenge

The Trouble with Giant Ants: Scaling up Implementation

Scaling-up Implementation: what to consider when widening the scope of an approach

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Bradford Research School @bradresearchsch.bsky.social · Sep 10

The EEF’s updated guide to the Pupil Premium helps schools to:
1️⃣ Diagnose needs
2️⃣ Use reliable evidence
3️⃣ Develop strategy
4️⃣ Deliver & monitor
5️⃣ Evaluate & sustain
Read it now:
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/using-pupil-...

The EEF Guide to the Pupil Premium

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

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Bradford Research School @bradresearchsch.bsky.social · Sep 10

Family Dining: Community, Belonging and Connection

Why lunchtime at Dixons Music Primary is not just about eating

Family Dining: Community, Belonging and Connection

The role of Family Dining at Dixons Music Primary to build belonging, community and relationships

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Bradford Research School @bradresearchsch.bsky.social · Sep 9

Task checklists are visual scaffolds that provide specific instruction on the small steps to achieve in order to complete the task.

Read more about scaffolds in @theeef.bsky.social Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Schools guidance report.

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