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Nikki Arkinstall
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Director of Staffordshire Research School & Headteacher of Willows Primary School. NPQ and ECF visiting fellow.
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NEW year NEW podcast 🎙️✨

Robert Strang and Sally Edward’s from CASTLE PHOENIX TRUST discuss how their implementation of oral language development strategies within maths and beyond has had a real impact on their pupils.
Listen here 👇
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Oracy the Castle Phoenix way!
Robert Strang and Sally Edwards talk to Stacey Jordan about how their implementation of Oracy strategies has improved mathematical outcomes.
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January 8, 2025 at 6:19 AM
I am really pleased to be able to share that I am starting a new position as Headteacher of Willows Primary School tomorrow!

Special thanks go to @ottleyoconnor, @ViviennePorritt and @ASWHT15 for all their support.

Really looking forward to a fantastic 2025!
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January 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Want to be up to date with research and know how to apply it to make a difference for your pupils?

Sign up for our free CPD events here - researchschool.org.uk/staffordshire/…

We will be sending out @PearceMrs interleaving video this week so don't miss out!
December 17, 2024 at 7:57 PM
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Not subscribed to our bitesize video series by @PearceMrs?

Missed out on our retrieval practice video? You can watch it here - youtu.be/qdm_P1PQPb8

The episode out this week discusses interleaving.

Don't miss out, sign up to our video series here- shorturl.at/ff7bF
December 17, 2024 at 7:59 PM
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We have had a great day with @StBartsTrust for their 2nd Evidence Exploration Partnership workshop.

Drilling down into a range of data sources to identify a priority.

@AspirerRS @J0GOODMAN
December 16, 2024 at 5:40 PM
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Do you teach Maths in KS3?

Would you like some high quality professional development to enhance your teaching of maths?

Join us for three CPD sessions lead by our fantastic ELE Guy Carpenter.

Secure your ticket here 👇

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December 12, 2024 at 12:56 PM
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Final West Midlands Regional Meeting of 2024! 🎄

Today we’re exploring system influence and considering how we embed sustained engagement with research evidence across the region.

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December 11, 2024 at 11:54 AM
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Coming soon 👀

#NewYearNewPodcast
December 11, 2024 at 3:12 PM
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Finishing up the West Midlands Regional Meeting at the Birmingham German Christmas Market. Here’s to 2025!
December 11, 2024 at 5:26 PM
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Great to chat earlier with Robert Strang and Sally Edwards from Castle Phoenix Trust about their implementation of Oracy strategies to improve mathematical outcomes.

We look forward to publishing the podcast in the spring term. 🎙️
December 9, 2024 at 6:30 PM
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Join us tomorrow morning at 8am for our 'What's New' evidence update session.

Find out all about the latest research, resources and opportunities.

Don't miss out- secure your ticket below 👇

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What's New Termly Evidence Briefings
Delivered by Staffordshire Research School
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December 5, 2024 at 10:45 AM
Just finished another cracker of a book by @freidamc_fadden !

Excellent from start to finish.

Twists and turns right up until the last few pages.

Highly recommend.
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December 4, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Excited to be at the @rts_mids awards tonight with @StevenKnight and @LennyHenry!

So proud of my husband and his team at @arkmediaprods for being nominated.
#RTSMidsAwards
November 29, 2024 at 7:25 PM
Want to be up to date with educational research?

Want to know how to implement change effectively?

Want to know how to create, monitor and evaluate a robust Pupil Premium strategy?

Sign up to one of our FREE events below 👇

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November 29, 2024 at 10:22 AM
I am at a leadership conference in Stratford for two days.

This is the quote on my bedroom wall.

Very apt for me as I am preparing for my first headship role in January.
#stratford #shakespeare
November 25, 2024 at 7:43 AM
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Why do we remember ‘Should’ve gone to Specsavers’ or eat on the way out of IKEA? This article describes 10 behaviour nudges underpinning advertising:

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November 24, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Just saw Wicked - and it was wonderful!

#wicked
November 23, 2024 at 8:23 PM
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The next edition of our Newsletter will be flying into inboxes this week.

Sign up for the latest research, case studies, ideas, resources and opportunities.

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November 23, 2024 at 1:49 PM
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Missed the expert panel supporting school leaders with Pupil Premium?

You can watch it here 👇

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Pupil premium expert panel webinar recording
YouTube video by Regions Group DfE
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November 23, 2024 at 1:27 PM
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Exclusive: Former union leader Mary Bousted will chair a new commission on teaching to draw up suggestions for the government to solve the recruitment and retention crisis
New Teaching Commission launched to solve staffing crisis
Dr Mary Bousted to chair 16-member panel to look at recruitment and retention
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November 22, 2024 at 7:18 AM
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NEW EPISODE

The most common question we get is broadly: "I want to implement evidence based practice, but my school criticises me for doing so, and tells me to do mad stuff instead. What should I do??"

TUNE IN AND SHARE

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I think my school is getting things wrong. What should I do?
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November 22, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Went for a walk in Sutton Park, 2 minutes from my house, and saw these wonderful ponies roaming.

So appreciative to have this wonderful experience on my door step.

#appreciate
November 23, 2024 at 10:22 AM
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This looks good! I’ll be listening intently.
Would you like to know what the research says about how to lead change effectively?

What behaviours do we need to adopt to support effective implementation?

Join us to find out all about recommendation 1 of the @EducEndowFoundn Implementation report.

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November 23, 2024 at 9:54 AM
Would you like to know what the research says about how to lead change effectively?

What behaviours do we need to adopt to support effective implementation?

Join us to find out all about recommendation 1 of the @EducEndowFoundn Implementation report.

lnkd.in/eVS5CBHZ
November 23, 2024 at 9:27 AM