New @theeef.bsky.social research projects are now recruiting 📊

Six opportunities across primary and secondary schools, covering reading, science, wellbeing, teacher retention and adventure learning.

Schools can take part or share with their networks:
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As the holidays end, why not console yourself with a fascinating read on 15 steps for ensuring disadvantaged pupils thrive, from Unity RS:

Yesterday we celebrated officially joining Greater Manchester Education Trust 🎉

We visited the schools on INSET day to share Research School opportunities and explore how we’ll work together - supporting learners from nursery to post-16.
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Catch up on evidence-informed strategies, CPD opportunities, and our latest blogs.
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Want to get the most from Pupil Premium? Check out this deep dive on our updated guide, from diagnosing needs to delivering changes that stick.

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Exciting day as we launch Year 2 of Stockport Speaks with our new cohort of local schools. With oracy so prominent in yesterday’s Curriculum Review document, this gives us a real focus for this learning. @alexparkrs.bsky.social @theeef.bsky.social

We’re kicking off Day 1 of #StockportSpeaks Year 2!
Educators from across Stockport are joining us at Alma Lodge to explore practical strategies for building spoken language and oracy across the curriculum 🗣️

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The East London Research School are holding an EYFS Conference on Powerful Playful Pedagogy, on 6th January 2026. For more info or to book tickets visit -

✏️ Building writing fluency starts with strong transcription skills.

In this new blog from Chloe Butlin, see how a simple sentence dictation routine can help pupils master handwriting and spelling, freeing them to focus on ideas.

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🌟 Our first newsletter of the year is live!
Big news: our team is growing + free CPD opportunities this term.
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🥳 Yesterday we launched Year 2 of #StockportSpeaks right here at Alexandra Park Primary!

From classroom visits to insights from Stockport LA, EEF, and our NHS partners, it was a day full of inspiration and collaboration.

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A new academic year, a new chapter ✨

Our first Research School meeting of 2025/26 welcomed new core team members & ELEs (alongside some returning faces!).

Here’s to another year of sharing, learning & putting evidence into practice 👏
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