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Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 2h

Have you seen @theeef.bsky.social Promising Programmes?

These have been carefully tested and show promise for raising attainment.

Check out @CountingCollect - a whole class numeracy programme for developing number sense in Reception pupils

Counting Collections

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

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Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 1d

Improving school attendance through text messages. Will it work? What do you think?

Texting parents about number of school days their child has missed…

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Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 1d

We have some questions for you 💥

Do you work in EARLY YEARS?

Would you like to shape the future support on Early Years Pupil Premium funding?

The @theeef.bsky.social has a quick survey, and £50 for an optional follow-up interview!

Join here

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Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 2d

Free school trips anyone?

If you are part of a state school, in Blackpool or Cornwall, AND have more than 28% of pupils eligible for free school meals, then your Year 2 class might just qualify! Visit here for more -

School Trips Grant | The Clore Duffield Foundation

The Clore Duffield Foundation is launching a new grant for schools to support student trips and experiences.

www.cloreduffield.org.uk

Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 4d

On Sunday mornings I like to get up really early and listen to podcasts about education. Sound like a good idea? Find some here -

Podcast

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

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Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 5d

Did you miss the chance to read our Newsletter?!

Please don't worry, it's here mailchi.mp/researchscho... 💥

Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 5d

Have you ever timed yourself reading? No? Nor me. But I reckon I can do about a page and a half before my eyes start to blur and I fall asleep, I wonder if this puts my WCPM on track or not...
Read a blog about Reading Fluency here - researchschool.org.uk/town-end/new...

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Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 7d

A big 👏 @derbyresearchsch.bsky.social

From now, all their blogs will be available in audio 🎧 - how cool is that?!

Give it a listen here 👇
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Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 8d

In her new blog, Deputy Director Rachael Wilson compares the journey of implementation to a long car journey. I hope someone is bringing the pick a mix!!
Read it here - researchschool.org.uk/norfolk/news...

Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 8d

📣 Calling Primary Schools

@EducEndowFoundn is looking for classes Y2-5 to take part in a new @WhatWorked study to test a new research method – teacher-led micro RCTs.

Your class will test spelling intervention and receive a tailored impact report

Sign up👇

Expression of Interest

Exploring the Feasibility of Teacher-Led Micro-RCTs for Educational Evaluation Funded by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) Delivered by WhatWorked Education WhatWorked Education and the…

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Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 9d

We have just sent out our Autumn 1 Newsletter. Read it here - mailchi.mp/researchscho...

If you want to subscribe to our mailing list, visit our website - researchschool.org.uk/norfolk/news...

Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 11d

Take this podcast on your early morning jog with you...

The Norfolk Early Years Podcast

Education Podcast · 🎧 Welcome to the Norfolk Early Years Podcast - Let’s Talk Series! This podcast is designed to support early years practitioners and professionals in understanding more about how…

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Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 12d

Happy Saturday 🎧

@derbyresearchsch.bsky.social is out with a new Research into the Classroom episode, check it out here

Research into the Classroom- Episode 1 Jade Pearce

Curious about research but not sure where to start? Jade Pearce breaks down how to make educational research manageable, digestible, and practical for teachers taking their first steps into…

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Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 12d

We have a new blog on our website, be the first to read it! Quick! researchschool.org.uk/norfolk/news...

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Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 13d

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

Effective Professional Development in 16-19 settings

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

educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk

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Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 14d

💥 Book your Spot 💥

Join @derbyresearchsch.bsky.social for their next Evidence Hour Webinar, where they’ll explore how to build Emotionally Literate Classrooms.

More information here

EVIDENCE HOUR WEBINAR: Emotionally Literate Classrooms

Led by Bridge the Gap

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Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 15d

The @EducEndowFoundn has launched new guidance to support effective professional development (PD) in the 16–19 sector.
📘 Free, practical, and evidence-informed.
🔗

Effective Professional Development in 16-19 settings

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

educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk

Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 15d

📣 Calling all Primary Schools 📣

@EducEndowFoundn is testing a whole-school writing programme (Y1–6) built around diverse children’s literature.

Deadline tomorrow, so make sure to sign up today

Writing Roots - trial

Trial to test the impact of applying a book-based approach to teaching writing, using diverse, high-quality children’s literature to engage Primary-aged…

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Rosemary Hoyle @hoylerosemary.bsky.social · 19d

#UKEdGovs - useful for us when monitoring this aspect of the work of our schools

Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 20d

Want to make sure every pound of funding makes a difference?

Check out the new EEF Guide to Pupil Premium -

How our updated Guide to the Pupil Premium can help you support…

Updated online Pupil Premium guidance can help plan your strategy

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Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 18d

Why not listen to a podcast about breakfast clubs while you're eating your breakfast? Nothing accompanies Nutella on croissants quite like an EEF podcast! - educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/new-eef...

Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 19d

Happy Saturday 🎧

Why not enjoy another episode from the @EducEndowFoundn podcast library?

Podcast

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

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Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 19d

Might read this later...

Research schools: What are they for?

There's a new kind of educational movement taking place, and it revolves around research evidence

schoolsweek.co.uk

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Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 20d

Want to make sure every pound of funding makes a difference?

Check out the new EEF Guide to Pupil Premium -

How our updated Guide to the Pupil Premium can help you support…

Updated online Pupil Premium guidance can help plan your strategy

educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk

Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 21d

Where did it all go wrong? I ask myself this regularly. Mark Miller, director of the Bradford Research School, is asking himself the same question (although he is talking about implementation, not just life in general). Read his blog here - researchschool.org.uk/bradford/new...

Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 22d

UNITE for equity - It takes EVERYONE to tackle disadvantage 💥

Check out @EducEndowFoundn's latest guest article by Stella Jones, on the UNITE framework, turning equity policies into actionable steps.

Discover more: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/uniting... #EquityInAction

Why uniting the whole school community around disadvantage matters

UNITE framework: strategic, whole-school approach to closing attainment gaps

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