Education Endowment Foundation
@theeef.bsky.social
Supporting schools, colleges, and early years settings to make a difference with evidence.
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“I was terrified of maths… now I’m a Maths Champion.”
Adele’s journey shows how anyone in early years can build confidence & transform maths learning with simple, everyday ideas.
👉 Read more and sign up for
@ndnatalk.bsky.social's no cost Maths Champions programme.
👉 tinyurl.com/522xhys5
Adele’s journey shows how anyone in early years can build confidence & transform maths learning with simple, everyday ideas.
👉 Read more and sign up for
@ndnatalk.bsky.social's no cost Maths Champions programme.
👉 tinyurl.com/522xhys5
November 24, 2025 at 11:15 AM
“I was terrified of maths… now I’m a Maths Champion.”
Adele’s journey shows how anyone in early years can build confidence & transform maths learning with simple, everyday ideas.
👉 Read more and sign up for
@ndnatalk.bsky.social's no cost Maths Champions programme.
👉 tinyurl.com/522xhys5
Adele’s journey shows how anyone in early years can build confidence & transform maths learning with simple, everyday ideas.
👉 Read more and sign up for
@ndnatalk.bsky.social's no cost Maths Champions programme.
👉 tinyurl.com/522xhys5
Turning research into real classroom change through our Evidence into Action partnerships.
These collaborations connect schools, Research Schools, and local leaders to apply evidence where it’s needed most.
Explore the new partnerships
👉tinyurl.com/yebm6mnj
These collaborations connect schools, Research Schools, and local leaders to apply evidence where it’s needed most.
Explore the new partnerships
👉tinyurl.com/yebm6mnj
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Turning research into real classroom change through our Evidence into Action partnerships.
These collaborations connect schools, Research Schools, and local leaders to apply evidence where it’s needed most.
Explore the new partnerships
👉tinyurl.com/yebm6mnj
These collaborations connect schools, Research Schools, and local leaders to apply evidence where it’s needed most.
Explore the new partnerships
👉tinyurl.com/yebm6mnj
🧮 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 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🧮 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
Secondary schools: help shape new research on GCSE maths tier entry!
We’re exploring how predicted grades 4–5 influence foundation vs. higher tier choices.
Take our survey 👇
🔗shusls.eu.qualtrics....
Co-funded by XTX Markets.
We’re exploring how predicted grades 4–5 influence foundation vs. higher tier choices.
Take our survey 👇
🔗shusls.eu.qualtrics....
Co-funded by XTX Markets.
November 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Secondary schools: help shape new research on GCSE maths tier entry!
We’re exploring how predicted grades 4–5 influence foundation vs. higher tier choices.
Take our survey 👇
🔗shusls.eu.qualtrics....
Co-funded by XTX Markets.
We’re exploring how predicted grades 4–5 influence foundation vs. higher tier choices.
Take our survey 👇
🔗shusls.eu.qualtrics....
Co-funded by XTX Markets.
🧠 Our updated metacognition and self-regulation guide is here!
@corinnesettle.bsky.social shares how teachers can help pupils plan, monitor, and evaluate their learning, drawing on our evidence-informed recommendations.
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/3hsn4857
@corinnesettle.bsky.social shares how teachers can help pupils plan, monitor, and evaluate their learning, drawing on our evidence-informed recommendations.
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/3hsn4857
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🧠 Our updated metacognition and self-regulation guide is here!
@corinnesettle.bsky.social shares how teachers can help pupils plan, monitor, and evaluate their learning, drawing on our evidence-informed recommendations.
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/3hsn4857
@corinnesettle.bsky.social shares how teachers can help pupils plan, monitor, and evaluate their learning, drawing on our evidence-informed recommendations.
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/3hsn4857
🧠 Metacognitive strategies
💬 Promoting metacognitive talk
🧩 Scaffolding pupils’ metacognitive thinking
Find them on the guidance page!
Discover the refreshed guidance and start embedding evidence-based approaches in your classroom today:
🔗 tinyurl.com/4db4cjna
5/5
💬 Promoting metacognitive talk
🧩 Scaffolding pupils’ metacognitive thinking
Find them on the guidance page!
Discover the refreshed guidance and start embedding evidence-based approaches in your classroom today:
🔗 tinyurl.com/4db4cjna
5/5
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🧠 Metacognitive strategies
💬 Promoting metacognitive talk
🧩 Scaffolding pupils’ metacognitive thinking
Find them on the guidance page!
Discover the refreshed guidance and start embedding evidence-based approaches in your classroom today:
🔗 tinyurl.com/4db4cjna
5/5
💬 Promoting metacognitive talk
🧩 Scaffolding pupils’ metacognitive thinking
Find them on the guidance page!
Discover the refreshed guidance and start embedding evidence-based approaches in your classroom today:
🔗 tinyurl.com/4db4cjna
5/5
You’ll find updated examples and tools, explainer boxes addressing common misconceptions, and practical strategies to help pupils plan, monitor, and evaluate their learning.
Alongside the guidance, we’ve published three new classroom tools to support implementation:
4/5
Alongside the guidance, we’ve published three new classroom tools to support implementation:
4/5
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
You’ll find updated examples and tools, explainer boxes addressing common misconceptions, and practical strategies to help pupils plan, monitor, and evaluate their learning.
Alongside the guidance, we’ve published three new classroom tools to support implementation:
4/5
Alongside the guidance, we’ve published three new classroom tools to support implementation:
4/5
🤔 Why the update?
Our original 2018 report was based on a conceptual review.
This refreshed version draws on a systematic evidence review, ensuring it reflects the most up-to-date and robust global research.
3/5
✨ What’s new?
Our original 2018 report was based on a conceptual review.
This refreshed version draws on a systematic evidence review, ensuring it reflects the most up-to-date and robust global research.
3/5
✨ What’s new?
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🤔 Why the update?
Our original 2018 report was based on a conceptual review.
This refreshed version draws on a systematic evidence review, ensuring it reflects the most up-to-date and robust global research.
3/5
✨ What’s new?
Our original 2018 report was based on a conceptual review.
This refreshed version draws on a systematic evidence review, ensuring it reflects the most up-to-date and robust global research.
3/5
✨ What’s new?
The new edition builds on evidence from 355 studies, strengthening both the rigour and classroom relevance of our recommendations.
✨ Core messages remain
💬 Stronger focus on metacognitive talk
🧩 Fresh examples, tools, and classroom strategies
2/5
✨ Core messages remain
💬 Stronger focus on metacognitive talk
🧩 Fresh examples, tools, and classroom strategies
2/5
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The new edition builds on evidence from 355 studies, strengthening both the rigour and classroom relevance of our recommendations.
✨ Core messages remain
💬 Stronger focus on metacognitive talk
🧩 Fresh examples, tools, and classroom strategies
2/5
✨ Core messages remain
💬 Stronger focus on metacognitive talk
🧩 Fresh examples, tools, and classroom strategies
2/5
🧠 Today we’ve launched our updated guidance on metacognition and self-regulated learning — one of our most popular and practical resources.
Explore what’s new ⬇️
🔗 tinyurl.com/4db4cjna
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Explore what’s new ⬇️
🔗 tinyurl.com/4db4cjna
1/5
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🧠 Today we’ve launched our updated guidance on metacognition and self-regulated learning — one of our most popular and practical resources.
Explore what’s new ⬇️
🔗 tinyurl.com/4db4cjna
1/5
Explore what’s new ⬇️
🔗 tinyurl.com/4db4cjna
1/5
🚨 Want to shape how we understand “what works” in education?
We're inviting applications for:
1️⃣ Innovative methods (Methodological Dev. Grant)
2️⃣ Big data insights (Archive Research Projects)
Apply now 🔗 tinyurl.com/rcxtxz9j
We're inviting applications for:
1️⃣ Innovative methods (Methodological Dev. Grant)
2️⃣ Big data insights (Archive Research Projects)
Apply now 🔗 tinyurl.com/rcxtxz9j
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🚨 Want to shape how we understand “what works” in education?
We're inviting applications for:
1️⃣ Innovative methods (Methodological Dev. Grant)
2️⃣ Big data insights (Archive Research Projects)
Apply now 🔗 tinyurl.com/rcxtxz9j
We're inviting applications for:
1️⃣ Innovative methods (Methodological Dev. Grant)
2️⃣ Big data insights (Archive Research Projects)
Apply now 🔗 tinyurl.com/rcxtxz9j
🔢 Counters, cubes, and cuisenaire rods — they’re everywhere in primary maths. But are we using them effectively?
Luke Rhodes shares how focused professional development helped teachers use manipulatives to reveal mathematical structures and boost pupils’ understanding.
👉 tinyurl.com/y5xcbapj
Luke Rhodes shares how focused professional development helped teachers use manipulatives to reveal mathematical structures and boost pupils’ understanding.
👉 tinyurl.com/y5xcbapj
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🔢 Counters, cubes, and cuisenaire rods — they’re everywhere in primary maths. But are we using them effectively?
Luke Rhodes shares how focused professional development helped teachers use manipulatives to reveal mathematical structures and boost pupils’ understanding.
👉 tinyurl.com/y5xcbapj
Luke Rhodes shares how focused professional development helped teachers use manipulatives to reveal mathematical structures and boost pupils’ understanding.
👉 tinyurl.com/y5xcbapj
✏️ 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.
Read more: tinyurl.com/bd59a2xf
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.
Read more: tinyurl.com/bd59a2xf
November 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
✏️ 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.
Read more: tinyurl.com/bd59a2xf
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.
Read more: tinyurl.com/bd59a2xf
🎶 It’s #WorldNurseryRhymeWeek!
Early years specialist Lauren Grocott shares why “I hear thunder…” and other rhymes aren’t just songs — they’re tools for building language, literacy, maths, and self-regulation.
Read her blog: tinyurl.com/3s3dftw9
Early years specialist Lauren Grocott shares why “I hear thunder…” and other rhymes aren’t just songs — they’re tools for building language, literacy, maths, and self-regulation.
Read her blog: tinyurl.com/3s3dftw9
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🎶 It’s #WorldNurseryRhymeWeek!
Early years specialist Lauren Grocott shares why “I hear thunder…” and other rhymes aren’t just songs — they’re tools for building language, literacy, maths, and self-regulation.
Read her blog: tinyurl.com/3s3dftw9
Early years specialist Lauren Grocott shares why “I hear thunder…” and other rhymes aren’t just songs — they’re tools for building language, literacy, maths, and self-regulation.
Read her blog: tinyurl.com/3s3dftw9
📯 Our latest funding round is closing soon! We're supporting and evaluating programmes in priority areas, including:
🔹 Teacher recruitment & retention
🔹 Research evidence use
⏰ Closes 5 Nov 2025.
Details & forms 👉 tinyurl.com/5n6fzbru
🔹 Teacher recruitment & retention
🔹 Research evidence use
⏰ Closes 5 Nov 2025.
Details & forms 👉 tinyurl.com/5n6fzbru
October 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📯 Our latest funding round is closing soon! We're supporting and evaluating programmes in priority areas, including:
🔹 Teacher recruitment & retention
🔹 Research evidence use
⏰ Closes 5 Nov 2025.
Details & forms 👉 tinyurl.com/5n6fzbru
🔹 Teacher recruitment & retention
🔹 Research evidence use
⏰ Closes 5 Nov 2025.
Details & forms 👉 tinyurl.com/5n6fzbru
💡England faces a teacher recruitment and retention crisis — especially in disadvantaged schools.
Our new summary gives an overview of the evidence in four areas: workload, flexibility, leadership, & incentives.
Read more 👇
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...
Our new summary gives an overview of the evidence in four areas: workload, flexibility, leadership, & incentives.
Read more 👇
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...
October 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
💡England faces a teacher recruitment and retention crisis — especially in disadvantaged schools.
Our new summary gives an overview of the evidence in four areas: workload, flexibility, leadership, & incentives.
Read more 👇
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...
Our new summary gives an overview of the evidence in four areas: workload, flexibility, leadership, & incentives.
Read more 👇
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...
@NDNAtalk@blueskysocial's Maths Champions is back!
🎉 Fully funded professional development for nursery settings to boost early maths learning.
✔️ No cost for eligible nurseries in England
✔️ Evidence shows extra three months progress in maths and language for young children
1/2
🎉 Fully funded professional development for nursery settings to boost early maths learning.
✔️ No cost for eligible nurseries in England
✔️ Evidence shows extra three months progress in maths and language for young children
1/2
October 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
@NDNAtalk@blueskysocial's Maths Champions is back!
🎉 Fully funded professional development for nursery settings to boost early maths learning.
✔️ No cost for eligible nurseries in England
✔️ Evidence shows extra three months progress in maths and language for young children
1/2
🎉 Fully funded professional development for nursery settings to boost early maths learning.
✔️ No cost for eligible nurseries in England
✔️ Evidence shows extra three months progress in maths and language for young children
1/2
💭 Could your staff spot your school’s Pupil Premium story without the name attached?
In his latest blog, John Rodgers of @rsncornwall.bsky.social explores how schools can speak compellingly about disadvantage — by deeply knowing their pupils, families, and communities.
👉 tinyurl.com/39x9z84m
In his latest blog, John Rodgers of @rsncornwall.bsky.social explores how schools can speak compellingly about disadvantage — by deeply knowing their pupils, families, and communities.
👉 tinyurl.com/39x9z84m
October 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
💭 Could your staff spot your school’s Pupil Premium story without the name attached?
In his latest blog, John Rodgers of @rsncornwall.bsky.social explores how schools can speak compellingly about disadvantage — by deeply knowing their pupils, families, and communities.
👉 tinyurl.com/39x9z84m
In his latest blog, John Rodgers of @rsncornwall.bsky.social explores how schools can speak compellingly about disadvantage — by deeply knowing their pupils, families, and communities.
👉 tinyurl.com/39x9z84m
Secondary schools in England — we need your input! 📊
Take part in @nferclassroom.bsky.social's new study on how homework & support affect maths outcomes.
🎁 £200 prize draw for participants
📚 £20 book voucher for first 200 respondents
Take part 👇
https://eef.li/u6ky6h
Take part in @nferclassroom.bsky.social's new study on how homework & support affect maths outcomes.
🎁 £200 prize draw for participants
📚 £20 book voucher for first 200 respondents
Take part 👇
https://eef.li/u6ky6h
October 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Secondary schools in England — we need your input! 📊
Take part in @nferclassroom.bsky.social's new study on how homework & support affect maths outcomes.
🎁 £200 prize draw for participants
📚 £20 book voucher for first 200 respondents
Take part 👇
https://eef.li/u6ky6h
Take part in @nferclassroom.bsky.social's new study on how homework & support affect maths outcomes.
🎁 £200 prize draw for participants
📚 £20 book voucher for first 200 respondents
Take part 👇
https://eef.li/u6ky6h
🚨 Invitation to tender!
The EEF is funding a review of how early years educators support children’s language and communication.
We’d love to hear from research teams with experience in using mixed-methods or qualitative approaches.
Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/62a4xdsn
The EEF is funding a review of how early years educators support children’s language and communication.
We’d love to hear from research teams with experience in using mixed-methods or qualitative approaches.
Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/62a4xdsn
October 21, 2025 at 7:26 AM
🚨 Invitation to tender!
The EEF is funding a review of how early years educators support children’s language and communication.
We’d love to hear from research teams with experience in using mixed-methods or qualitative approaches.
Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/62a4xdsn
The EEF is funding a review of how early years educators support children’s language and communication.
We’d love to hear from research teams with experience in using mixed-methods or qualitative approaches.
Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/62a4xdsn
📯 Apply now for our latest funding round — supporting and evaluating programmes in:
🔹 16–19 education
🔹 Early years
🔹 Teacher recruitment & retention
🔹 Research evidence use
⏰ Closes 5 Nov 2025.
Details & forms 👉 tinyurl.com/5n6fzbru
🔹 16–19 education
🔹 Early years
🔹 Teacher recruitment & retention
🔹 Research evidence use
⏰ Closes 5 Nov 2025.
Details & forms 👉 tinyurl.com/5n6fzbru
October 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📯 Apply now for our latest funding round — supporting and evaluating programmes in:
🔹 16–19 education
🔹 Early years
🔹 Teacher recruitment & retention
🔹 Research evidence use
⏰ Closes 5 Nov 2025.
Details & forms 👉 tinyurl.com/5n6fzbru
🔹 16–19 education
🔹 Early years
🔹 Teacher recruitment & retention
🔹 Research evidence use
⏰ Closes 5 Nov 2025.
Details & forms 👉 tinyurl.com/5n6fzbru
🔍 A clear vision isn’t just 'nice to have' — it shapes everything from priorities to impact.
In Greenshaw Research School's latest blog, Phil Stock dives into how a strong statement of intent can guide consistency, decision‑making, and progress across a school.
💬 Read: tinyurl.com/y4t5pdub
In Greenshaw Research School's latest blog, Phil Stock dives into how a strong statement of intent can guide consistency, decision‑making, and progress across a school.
💬 Read: tinyurl.com/y4t5pdub
October 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🔍 A clear vision isn’t just 'nice to have' — it shapes everything from priorities to impact.
In Greenshaw Research School's latest blog, Phil Stock dives into how a strong statement of intent can guide consistency, decision‑making, and progress across a school.
💬 Read: tinyurl.com/y4t5pdub
In Greenshaw Research School's latest blog, Phil Stock dives into how a strong statement of intent can guide consistency, decision‑making, and progress across a school.
💬 Read: tinyurl.com/y4t5pdub
💭 Who helps school leaders turn research into action?
@hmadgwick.bsky.social explores what new survey findings tell us about how teachers and leaders engage with research evidence — and the crucial role of those who help bridge the gap between evidence and practice.
Read: https://eef.li/aPFKrF
@hmadgwick.bsky.social explores what new survey findings tell us about how teachers and leaders engage with research evidence — and the crucial role of those who help bridge the gap between evidence and practice.
Read: https://eef.li/aPFKrF
October 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
💭 Who helps school leaders turn research into action?
@hmadgwick.bsky.social explores what new survey findings tell us about how teachers and leaders engage with research evidence — and the crucial role of those who help bridge the gap between evidence and practice.
Read: https://eef.li/aPFKrF
@hmadgwick.bsky.social explores what new survey findings tell us about how teachers and leaders engage with research evidence — and the crucial role of those who help bridge the gap between evidence and practice.
Read: https://eef.li/aPFKrF
FE & sixth form colleges: are you looking to support GCSE resits?
Last few places for Get Further’s Tuition Programme—small-group, weekly English & maths tuition for resit learners.
✔️ Targeted support
✔️ Confidence-building
✔️ Reduced cost for participating colleges
tinyurl.com/5xw4ths9
Last few places for Get Further’s Tuition Programme—small-group, weekly English & maths tuition for resit learners.
✔️ Targeted support
✔️ Confidence-building
✔️ Reduced cost for participating colleges
tinyurl.com/5xw4ths9
October 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
FE & sixth form colleges: are you looking to support GCSE resits?
Last few places for Get Further’s Tuition Programme—small-group, weekly English & maths tuition for resit learners.
✔️ Targeted support
✔️ Confidence-building
✔️ Reduced cost for participating colleges
tinyurl.com/5xw4ths9
Last few places for Get Further’s Tuition Programme—small-group, weekly English & maths tuition for resit learners.
✔️ Targeted support
✔️ Confidence-building
✔️ Reduced cost for participating colleges
tinyurl.com/5xw4ths9
📣Calling primary school teachers!
We're looking for teachers to take part in a brand-new WhatWorked Education study to test the feasibility of a new research method – teacher-led micro RCTs. You'll test a spelling intervention and receive a tailored impact report.
👉 tinyurl.com/mrrm27zs
We're looking for teachers to take part in a brand-new WhatWorked Education study to test the feasibility of a new research method – teacher-led micro RCTs. You'll test a spelling intervention and receive a tailored impact report.
👉 tinyurl.com/mrrm27zs
October 14, 2025 at 10:25 AM
📣Calling primary school teachers!
We're looking for teachers to take part in a brand-new WhatWorked Education study to test the feasibility of a new research method – teacher-led micro RCTs. You'll test a spelling intervention and receive a tailored impact report.
👉 tinyurl.com/mrrm27zs
We're looking for teachers to take part in a brand-new WhatWorked Education study to test the feasibility of a new research method – teacher-led micro RCTs. You'll test a spelling intervention and receive a tailored impact report.
👉 tinyurl.com/mrrm27zs