Newcastle Research School
@nclrs.bsky.social
Working collaboratively across the North East to improve the quality of teaching & learning by mobilising evidence based research.
🌟It’s been an incredible Autumn Term for us🌟
Highlights:
✨ 220+ leaders at our SEND conference
✨ 200+ primary leaders in Linking Leaders CPD
✨ Starting work on our partnership with @N_landCouncil
✨ Mobilising the evidence to address disadvantage
🚀Impact in action! 🚀
Highlights:
✨ 220+ leaders at our SEND conference
✨ 200+ primary leaders in Linking Leaders CPD
✨ Starting work on our partnership with @N_landCouncil
✨ Mobilising the evidence to address disadvantage
🚀Impact in action! 🚀
December 19, 2025 at 7:56 AM
🌟It’s been an incredible Autumn Term for us🌟
Highlights:
✨ 220+ leaders at our SEND conference
✨ 200+ primary leaders in Linking Leaders CPD
✨ Starting work on our partnership with @N_landCouncil
✨ Mobilising the evidence to address disadvantage
🚀Impact in action! 🚀
Highlights:
✨ 220+ leaders at our SEND conference
✨ 200+ primary leaders in Linking Leaders CPD
✨ Starting work on our partnership with @N_landCouncil
✨ Mobilising the evidence to address disadvantage
🚀Impact in action! 🚀
Planning a new initiative for January? 📝
Effective implementation is about working WITH staff, not doing things TO them. As you head into the Christmas break, revisit our blog on the power of 'ENGAGE' to ensure your New Year plans land well.
🔗 researchschool.org.uk/newcastle/ne...
Effective implementation is about working WITH staff, not doing things TO them. As you head into the Christmas break, revisit our blog on the power of 'ENGAGE' to ensure your New Year plans land well.
🔗 researchschool.org.uk/newcastle/ne...
Working WITH people to encourage effective implementation
Exploring ENGAGE, the first of three cross-cutting behaviours that drive effective implementation.
researchschool.org.uk
December 18, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Planning a new initiative for January? 📝
Effective implementation is about working WITH staff, not doing things TO them. As you head into the Christmas break, revisit our blog on the power of 'ENGAGE' to ensure your New Year plans land well.
🔗 researchschool.org.uk/newcastle/ne...
Effective implementation is about working WITH staff, not doing things TO them. As you head into the Christmas break, revisit our blog on the power of 'ENGAGE' to ensure your New Year plans land well.
🔗 researchschool.org.uk/newcastle/ne...
From the Archives! 💾
Is teaching an #ArtOrScience?
The @theeef.bsky.social #EvidenceIntoAction podcast features Sarah Stock, Director of Newcastle RS discussing using research evidence. A great listen for all educators!
Catch the episode: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/new-eef...
Is teaching an #ArtOrScience?
The @theeef.bsky.social #EvidenceIntoAction podcast features Sarah Stock, Director of Newcastle RS discussing using research evidence. A great listen for all educators!
Catch the episode: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/new-eef...
New EEF podcast: Is teaching an art or a science?
The EEF is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement.
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk
December 17, 2025 at 8:54 AM
From the Archives! 💾
Is teaching an #ArtOrScience?
The @theeef.bsky.social #EvidenceIntoAction podcast features Sarah Stock, Director of Newcastle RS discussing using research evidence. A great listen for all educators!
Catch the episode: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/new-eef...
Is teaching an #ArtOrScience?
The @theeef.bsky.social #EvidenceIntoAction podcast features Sarah Stock, Director of Newcastle RS discussing using research evidence. A great listen for all educators!
Catch the episode: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/new-eef...
📢 Recruitment Open!
Join our DfE-funded workshops tackling disadvantage in the NE.
Build capacity, hear about what works, enhance your Pupil Premium strategy & drive outcomes using evidence-informed practices.
Scan the QR or click below 👇to sign up!
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Join our DfE-funded workshops tackling disadvantage in the NE.
Build capacity, hear about what works, enhance your Pupil Premium strategy & drive outcomes using evidence-informed practices.
Scan the QR or click below 👇to sign up!
forms.gle/Z5aRy5XJRnpV...
December 16, 2025 at 7:10 AM
📢 Recruitment Open!
Join our DfE-funded workshops tackling disadvantage in the NE.
Build capacity, hear about what works, enhance your Pupil Premium strategy & drive outcomes using evidence-informed practices.
Scan the QR or click below 👇to sign up!
forms.gle/Z5aRy5XJRnpV...
Join our DfE-funded workshops tackling disadvantage in the NE.
Build capacity, hear about what works, enhance your Pupil Premium strategy & drive outcomes using evidence-informed practices.
Scan the QR or click below 👇to sign up!
forms.gle/Z5aRy5XJRnpV...
🧵(1/6) It's Metacognition Monday & our thread this week is on Rec 4: Promote & develop metacognitive talk in the classroom.
Explicit teaching is vital, but dialogue is the engine of self-regulation. Metacognitive talk makes the invisible processes of thinking visible & shareable.
Explicit teaching is vital, but dialogue is the engine of self-regulation. Metacognitive talk makes the invisible processes of thinking visible & shareable.
December 15, 2025 at 8:04 AM
🧵(1/6) It's Metacognition Monday & our thread this week is on Rec 4: Promote & develop metacognitive talk in the classroom.
Explicit teaching is vital, but dialogue is the engine of self-regulation. Metacognitive talk makes the invisible processes of thinking visible & shareable.
Explicit teaching is vital, but dialogue is the engine of self-regulation. Metacognitive talk makes the invisible processes of thinking visible & shareable.
🚨 DEADLINE ALERT 🚨
The 31st Dec is coming!
Is your Pupil Premium strategy truly evidence informed?
Read about how Tyneview Primary is successfully closing the disadvantage gap using the EEF tiered model.👇
researchschool.org.uk/newcastle/ne...
#PupilPremium
The 31st Dec is coming!
Is your Pupil Premium strategy truly evidence informed?
Read about how Tyneview Primary is successfully closing the disadvantage gap using the EEF tiered model.👇
researchschool.org.uk/newcastle/ne...
#PupilPremium
How Tyneview Primary School is Closing the Disadvantage Gap
Vashti Sergison shares how an evidence informed approach is transforming Tyneview's Pupil Premium strategy.
researchschool.org.uk
December 11, 2025 at 6:45 AM
🚨 DEADLINE ALERT 🚨
The 31st Dec is coming!
Is your Pupil Premium strategy truly evidence informed?
Read about how Tyneview Primary is successfully closing the disadvantage gap using the EEF tiered model.👇
researchschool.org.uk/newcastle/ne...
#PupilPremium
The 31st Dec is coming!
Is your Pupil Premium strategy truly evidence informed?
Read about how Tyneview Primary is successfully closing the disadvantage gap using the EEF tiered model.👇
researchschool.org.uk/newcastle/ne...
#PupilPremium
👀Looking to refine your adaptive practice? Have a read of the latest blog from the network.
Teachers check for understanding all the time — but the real impact comes from what happens after the checking.
@corinnesettle.bsky.social explores why feedback is the engine of adaptive teaching, and how small in-the-moment decisions help every pupil move forward.
📘tinyurl.com/5tujfz2a
@corinnesettle.bsky.social explores why feedback is the engine of adaptive teaching, and how small in-the-moment decisions help every pupil move forward.
📘tinyurl.com/5tujfz2a
December 10, 2025 at 8:22 AM
👀Looking to refine your adaptive practice? Have a read of the latest blog from the network.
🧠 Top Tips Tuesday! Want to see how retrieval practice can genuinely deepen connections for your pupils? This clip shows retrieval in action, complete with ideas on using prompts and peer collaboration to maximise learning.
researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t...
researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t...
December 9, 2025 at 8:27 AM
🧠 Top Tips Tuesday! Want to see how retrieval practice can genuinely deepen connections for your pupils? This clip shows retrieval in action, complete with ideas on using prompts and peer collaboration to maximise learning.
researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t...
researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t...
1/5 🧵It is Metacognition Monday again and today it's Rec 3: Model Your Thinking.
We've tackled R1 (Knowledge) & R2 (Explicit Strategies). Now, let's look at how we make those strategies clear. Model your own thinking to help pupils develop their metacognitive & cognitive skills.
We've tackled R1 (Knowledge) & R2 (Explicit Strategies). Now, let's look at how we make those strategies clear. Model your own thinking to help pupils develop their metacognitive & cognitive skills.
December 8, 2025 at 8:19 AM
1/5 🧵It is Metacognition Monday again and today it's Rec 3: Model Your Thinking.
We've tackled R1 (Knowledge) & R2 (Explicit Strategies). Now, let's look at how we make those strategies clear. Model your own thinking to help pupils develop their metacognitive & cognitive skills.
We've tackled R1 (Knowledge) & R2 (Explicit Strategies). Now, let's look at how we make those strategies clear. Model your own thinking to help pupils develop their metacognitive & cognitive skills.
Reposted by Newcastle Research School
Help @theeef.bsky.social reach more early years settings!
Maths Champions is relaunched and fully funded through the DfE. Proven to boost children’s early maths and practitioner confidence. Free for PVIs, maintained & school-based nurseries.
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...
Maths Champions is relaunched and fully funded through the DfE. Proven to boost children’s early maths and practitioner confidence. Free for PVIs, maintained & school-based nurseries.
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...
December 5, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Help @theeef.bsky.social reach more early years settings!
Maths Champions is relaunched and fully funded through the DfE. Proven to boost children’s early maths and practitioner confidence. Free for PVIs, maintained & school-based nurseries.
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...
Maths Champions is relaunched and fully funded through the DfE. Proven to boost children’s early maths and practitioner confidence. Free for PVIs, maintained & school-based nurseries.
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...
📬 Your half termly dose of Evidence-Informed goodness is here!
Our latest newsletter should be in your inbox, but just in case you missed it: mailchi.mp/researchscho...
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Not subscribed yet? What are you waiting for? 👇 researchschool.org.uk/newcastle/ne...
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December 4, 2025 at 8:25 AM
📬 Your half termly dose of Evidence-Informed goodness is here!
Our latest newsletter should be in your inbox, but just in case you missed it: mailchi.mp/researchscho...
Not subscribed yet? What are you waiting for? 👇 researchschool.org.uk/newcastle/ne...
Our latest newsletter should be in your inbox, but just in case you missed it: mailchi.mp/researchscho...
Not subscribed yet? What are you waiting for? 👇 researchschool.org.uk/newcastle/ne...
🚨 Webinar Wednesday! 🚨
The Curriculum & Assessment Review is out, but how do you interpret it using an evidence-informed approach?
Join us on Wed 17th Dec to consider how we translate complex findings into actionable strategies.
➡️ Sign up here forms.gle/UAv37UyzdXw5...
The Curriculum & Assessment Review is out, but how do you interpret it using an evidence-informed approach?
Join us on Wed 17th Dec to consider how we translate complex findings into actionable strategies.
➡️ Sign up here forms.gle/UAv37UyzdXw5...
December 3, 2025 at 8:05 AM
🚨 Webinar Wednesday! 🚨
The Curriculum & Assessment Review is out, but how do you interpret it using an evidence-informed approach?
Join us on Wed 17th Dec to consider how we translate complex findings into actionable strategies.
➡️ Sign up here forms.gle/UAv37UyzdXw5...
The Curriculum & Assessment Review is out, but how do you interpret it using an evidence-informed approach?
Join us on Wed 17th Dec to consider how we translate complex findings into actionable strategies.
➡️ Sign up here forms.gle/UAv37UyzdXw5...
Time for Top Tips Tuesday!
This week we are thinking about are manipulatives making the maximum impact? 🤔
Watch this short clip from the classroom showcasing an approach to using manipulatives well, helping pupils develop deeper mathematical understanding.
🔗 researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t...
This week we are thinking about are manipulatives making the maximum impact? 🤔
Watch this short clip from the classroom showcasing an approach to using manipulatives well, helping pupils develop deeper mathematical understanding.
🔗 researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t...
A consistent approach to using manipulatives well
Developing deeper mathematical understanding through moving and interacting with manipulatives.
researchschool.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Time for Top Tips Tuesday!
This week we are thinking about are manipulatives making the maximum impact? 🤔
Watch this short clip from the classroom showcasing an approach to using manipulatives well, helping pupils develop deeper mathematical understanding.
🔗 researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t...
This week we are thinking about are manipulatives making the maximum impact? 🤔
Watch this short clip from the classroom showcasing an approach to using manipulatives well, helping pupils develop deeper mathematical understanding.
🔗 researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t...
1/7 It is Metacognition Monday!
🧵Here is a thread on Recommendation 2 of the
@theeef.bsky.social
updated guidance report on Metacognition and Self Regulated Learning.
🧵Here is a thread on Recommendation 2 of the
@theeef.bsky.social
updated guidance report on Metacognition and Self Regulated Learning.
December 1, 2025 at 8:21 AM
1/7 It is Metacognition Monday!
🧵Here is a thread on Recommendation 2 of the
@theeef.bsky.social
updated guidance report on Metacognition and Self Regulated Learning.
🧵Here is a thread on Recommendation 2 of the
@theeef.bsky.social
updated guidance report on Metacognition and Self Regulated Learning.
Content sprint underway 🏃♀️
Developing new artefacts for the @theeef.bsky.social Evidence into Action Partnership.
We're working with Northumberland CC, Leaders & @greatnorthmathshub.bsky.social to improve maths outcomes in the Reception to Y1 transition.
Evidence ➡️ Impact!
#EEFPartnership
Developing new artefacts for the @theeef.bsky.social Evidence into Action Partnership.
We're working with Northumberland CC, Leaders & @greatnorthmathshub.bsky.social to improve maths outcomes in the Reception to Y1 transition.
Evidence ➡️ Impact!
#EEFPartnership
November 28, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Content sprint underway 🏃♀️
Developing new artefacts for the @theeef.bsky.social Evidence into Action Partnership.
We're working with Northumberland CC, Leaders & @greatnorthmathshub.bsky.social to improve maths outcomes in the Reception to Y1 transition.
Evidence ➡️ Impact!
#EEFPartnership
Developing new artefacts for the @theeef.bsky.social Evidence into Action Partnership.
We're working with Northumberland CC, Leaders & @greatnorthmathshub.bsky.social to improve maths outcomes in the Reception to Y1 transition.
Evidence ➡️ Impact!
#EEFPartnership
💡 What a fantastic day working with our primary Headteachers & Deputy Heads on Day 2 of our 'Linking Leaders' Programme!
We explored how educational research directly impacts key areas of primary education:
🧱Curriculum Sequencing
💬Vocabulary Instruction
🫂Diverse Curriculum
We explored how educational research directly impacts key areas of primary education:
🧱Curriculum Sequencing
💬Vocabulary Instruction
🫂Diverse Curriculum
November 26, 2025 at 8:26 AM
💡 What a fantastic day working with our primary Headteachers & Deputy Heads on Day 2 of our 'Linking Leaders' Programme!
We explored how educational research directly impacts key areas of primary education:
🧱Curriculum Sequencing
💬Vocabulary Instruction
🫂Diverse Curriculum
We explored how educational research directly impacts key areas of primary education:
🧱Curriculum Sequencing
💬Vocabulary Instruction
🫂Diverse Curriculum
🧮 How can schools make sure manipulatives are used consistently and purposefully in maths?
Joanne from St Peter’s Primary shares how her school’s CLEAR approach helps teachers use manipulatives as a bridge from concrete to abstract learning.
Read it here 👉 tinyurl.com/mryd7evy
Joanne from St Peter’s Primary shares how her school’s CLEAR approach helps teachers use manipulatives as a bridge from concrete to abstract learning.
Read it here 👉 tinyurl.com/mryd7evy
November 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM
🌪️Be quick if you want to be involved: deadline is Friday!
📢Northumberland Schools!
📷Boost Early Years & KS1 Maths
A fully funded 2-year, evidence-informed program for Maths/EY Leaders, in partnership with Northumberland CC & Newcastle RS.
Express interest here: forms.gle/f8cKLGoZqvrb...
📢Northumberland Schools!
📷Boost Early Years & KS1 Maths
A fully funded 2-year, evidence-informed program for Maths/EY Leaders, in partnership with Northumberland CC & Newcastle RS.
Express interest here: forms.gle/f8cKLGoZqvrb...
November 20, 2025 at 9:16 AM
🌪️Be quick if you want to be involved: deadline is Friday!
📢Northumberland Schools!
📷Boost Early Years & KS1 Maths
A fully funded 2-year, evidence-informed program for Maths/EY Leaders, in partnership with Northumberland CC & Newcastle RS.
Express interest here: forms.gle/f8cKLGoZqvrb...
📢Northumberland Schools!
📷Boost Early Years & KS1 Maths
A fully funded 2-year, evidence-informed program for Maths/EY Leaders, in partnership with Northumberland CC & Newcastle RS.
Express interest here: forms.gle/f8cKLGoZqvrb...
Recommendation 2 of the EEF's Metacognition GR suggests we move beyond 'Try harder' to 'Try this strategy'. Explicitly teach Knowledge of Self, Task, and Strategy so pupils can select the right tool. #Metacognition #EEF
November 19, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Recommendation 2 of the EEF's Metacognition GR suggests we move beyond 'Try harder' to 'Try this strategy'. Explicitly teach Knowledge of Self, Task, and Strategy so pupils can select the right tool. #Metacognition #EEF
📢Final call for our webinar on Addressing Disadvantage tomorrow
🔗Sign up link here: forms.gle/P9rt2ZTEUSKL...
🔗Sign up link here: forms.gle/P9rt2ZTEUSKL...
November 18, 2025 at 11:17 AM
📢Final call for our webinar on Addressing Disadvantage tomorrow
🔗Sign up link here: forms.gle/P9rt2ZTEUSKL...
🔗Sign up link here: forms.gle/P9rt2ZTEUSKL...
The EEF's Metacognition report reminds us: you can't assess what you don't explicitly teach. Are we dedicating enough curriculum time to the 'how' of learning? #EEF #metacognition #EvidenceIntoPractice
November 17, 2025 at 7:44 AM
The EEF's Metacognition report reminds us: you can't assess what you don't explicitly teach. Are we dedicating enough curriculum time to the 'how' of learning? #EEF #metacognition #EvidenceIntoPractice
📢Northumberland Schools!
🚀Boost Early Years & KS1 Maths
A 2-year, evidence-informed program for Maths/EY Leaders, in partnership with Northumberland CC & Newcastle RS.
Improve outcomes, especially for disadvantaged pupils. Express interest here:
forms.gle/gFWDWqCu15jS...
🚀Boost Early Years & KS1 Maths
A 2-year, evidence-informed program for Maths/EY Leaders, in partnership with Northumberland CC & Newcastle RS.
Improve outcomes, especially for disadvantaged pupils. Express interest here:
forms.gle/gFWDWqCu15jS...
November 14, 2025 at 1:12 PM
📢Northumberland Schools!
🚀Boost Early Years & KS1 Maths
A 2-year, evidence-informed program for Maths/EY Leaders, in partnership with Northumberland CC & Newcastle RS.
Improve outcomes, especially for disadvantaged pupils. Express interest here:
forms.gle/gFWDWqCu15jS...
🚀Boost Early Years & KS1 Maths
A 2-year, evidence-informed program for Maths/EY Leaders, in partnership with Northumberland CC & Newcastle RS.
Improve outcomes, especially for disadvantaged pupils. Express interest here:
forms.gle/gFWDWqCu15jS...
🧠 The @theeef.bsky.social updated Metacognition & Self-Regulated Learning GR has 3 practical tools to help teachers bring evidence to life.
🔹 Metacognitive Strategies
💬 Promoting Metacognitive Talk
🧩 Scaffolding Metacognitive Strategies
🔗 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...
🔹 Metacognitive Strategies
💬 Promoting Metacognitive Talk
🧩 Scaffolding Metacognitive Strategies
🔗 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...
Metacognition and Self-Regulated Learning
Apply metacognitive strategies in the classroom.
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 7:58 AM
🧠 The @theeef.bsky.social updated Metacognition & Self-Regulated Learning GR has 3 practical tools to help teachers bring evidence to life.
🔹 Metacognitive Strategies
💬 Promoting Metacognitive Talk
🧩 Scaffolding Metacognitive Strategies
🔗 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...
🔹 Metacognitive Strategies
💬 Promoting Metacognitive Talk
🧩 Scaffolding Metacognitive Strategies
🔗 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...
1/6 - The @theeef.bsky.social has released updated guidance on metacognition & self-regulated learning - one of its most widely used evidence resources.
Explore the update here:
🔗 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...
Explore the update here:
🔗 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...
Metacognition and Self-Regulated Learning
Apply metacognitive strategies in the classroom.
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 7:32 AM
1/6 - The @theeef.bsky.social has released updated guidance on metacognition & self-regulated learning - one of its most widely used evidence resources.
Explore the update here:
🔗 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...
Explore the update here:
🔗 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...
📢 FREE WEBINAR ALERT! 📢
Addressing Disadvantage
📅 Wednesday 19th November 2025
⏰ 4.00-4.45pm
How can we use evidence from the EEF to support our most disadvantaged learners?
🔗https://forms.gle/bGWLrD1k8rjQ7TW16
Addressing Disadvantage
📅 Wednesday 19th November 2025
⏰ 4.00-4.45pm
How can we use evidence from the EEF to support our most disadvantaged learners?
🔗https://forms.gle/bGWLrD1k8rjQ7TW16
November 12, 2025 at 11:13 AM
📢 FREE WEBINAR ALERT! 📢
Addressing Disadvantage
📅 Wednesday 19th November 2025
⏰ 4.00-4.45pm
How can we use evidence from the EEF to support our most disadvantaged learners?
🔗https://forms.gle/bGWLrD1k8rjQ7TW16
Addressing Disadvantage
📅 Wednesday 19th November 2025
⏰ 4.00-4.45pm
How can we use evidence from the EEF to support our most disadvantaged learners?
🔗https://forms.gle/bGWLrD1k8rjQ7TW16