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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

How can we help 16-19 learners become more independent? @theeef.bsky.social's new resource explores three evidence-informed approaches: 🧠 Metacognition and self-regulation 🤝 Collaborative learning 💬 Feedback Explore the resource here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/16-19/develo...

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Developing Independent Learners

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

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

The @theeef.bsky.social publish independent evaluations into early years programmes which have a positive impact on young children’s development NELI Preschool, Talking Time & Emotion Coaching have all been designated as EEF Promising Programmes educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/program...

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New research identifies three programmes that boost young children’s…

New independent evaluations on approaches that can help children get the strongest possible start in education

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The @theeef.bsky.social has launched a new Guide to Inclusive Teaching — with practical training resources to help bring evidence into the classroom. 📘 Scenario-based training resources 🛠️ Practical tools for implementation 🎯 Support for making evidence-informed decisions 🔗 tinyurl.com/4bukbk9f

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Guide to Inclusive Teaching

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

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

A brilliant day at the North West ELE Conference with a keynote from @thatpovertyguy.bsky.social discussing the importance of being 'furiously curious' with exploring what evidence means for our schools in our own communities. @theeef.bsky.social

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Our new research with @edupolicyinst.bsky.social finds that 44% of the GCSE disadvantage gap is already present by age 11. The report tracks how educational inequalities develop from early years through to 16-19 education and highlights the importance of early intervention. 👉 tinyurl.com/mwtdhtf3

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The EEF has launched a new programme of research to investigate the impact of generative AI on learning and cognition. We’re making a £2.5 million commitment to build the evidence base. Find out more: tinyurl.com/4f9effc5

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Learning Together for Mental Health is a whole-school programme that uses restorative and relational practices and student – staff action groups to improve wellbeing, reduce bullying, and support better attendance & academic outcomes Find out more below: tinyurl.com/ysx7dnut

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Great to join the Steve Morgan Foundation 25th anniversary conference yesterday and deliver a session with Sally Wrampling & Steve Baker on barriers to education and evidence-led solutions. #smfconference26 @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social @theeef.bsky.social

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Fascinating keynote from @helenpearson.bsky.social at our @theeef.bsky.social All Staff Away Day today, exploring the history of evidence based practice, the challenges/opportunities within this, and the importance of using humility around evidence use - 'Better decisions not perfect decisions.'

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

A pleasure to attend the Festival of Childhood this morning hosted by Dame Rachel de Souza @childrenscomm.bsky.social at the Museum of Science and Industry. A highlight was hearing from the Youth Ambassadors about their role in driving positive change for young people across the country.

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Brilliant day at the Adapt Maths Wirral partnership. We explored principles of checking for understanding, discussed pros & cons of strategies, & practiced techniques. I loved the 'live lesson', showing how checking for understanding can be embedded into a maths lesson & used to inform next steps.

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Fab day meeting with colleagues from across the Research Schools Network & 16–19 Evidence Partnership at today’s North regional meeting. Grateful to work with such passionate experts in evidence-informed education. @theeef.bsky.social

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

💡It’s good to see calls for targeted funding for socio-economic disadvantaged learners in 16-19. It’s our last real chance to close the attainment gap, so it's important that colleges have the resources and funding to do this.

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Calls for ‘student premium’ to support disadvantaged young people after GCSEs

Social mobility groups say post-16 funding gap risks young people falling out of education, work and training

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Great blog from @thatpovertyguy.bsky.social exploring how people bring meaning to research, and the importance of asking not "what works" but “what might work here, for us, and why?”

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Interesting report published today from @ioe.bsky.social, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, showing that only 40% of disadvantaged pupils identified as high-achieving at the start of secondary school go on to achieve top GCSE grades, compared with 62% per cent of their more affluent peers.

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Help @nottinghamtrentuni.bsky.social build evidence on what works for KS2 reading. Primary schools can take part in an @theeef.bsky.social supported evaluation of PALS-UK for Yr 5, testing impact on fluency & comprehension. Register interest: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...

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PALS-UK - third trial

Trial to test the impact of Peer Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS-UK), a 20-week, whole class structured paired reading intervention to improve reading…

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

📢 How is EYPP funding used in practice? New findings from 500+ early years settings and a planning tool to support evidence-informed decisions from @theeef.bsky.social 📖 Read more: eef.li/kRMTBJ

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Extra funding for disadvantaged pupils strongly valued by early years…

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

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

A lovely day spent with the North West Research Schools for our regional meeting. It was also an opportunity to celebrate the wonderful Susie Fraser and wish her all the best in her new role! ❤️🌟 @mancomrs.bsky.social @blackpoolrs.bsky.social @lancashirers.bsky.social @alexparkrs.bsky.social

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

'Me, you and the old guitar, how perfectly, perfectly happy we are. MEEE-EW and the old guitar, how PURRRR-fectly happy we are.' Happy World Book Day 2026 🐈‍⬛ 🎸 #WorldBookDay2026 #TabbyMcTat #JuliaDonaldson

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Blackpool Research School @blackpoolrs.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

NEW ADAPT MATHS WIRRAL BLOG: Adapting teaching to be ‘inclusive by design’: the ‘off-the-shelf’ dilemma Our first blog sharing details of our partnership between Blackpool Research School, @theeef.bsky.social, & Wirral Council. READ MORE: buff.ly/Ra3CvZ0

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Check out the blog below, introducing the @theeef.bsky.social's new 'Check.Adapt' resource - a practical tool designed to help teachers respond to pupil learning with effective, targeted feedback and clear next steps.

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Some more opportunities for North West schools have gone live this week, with the launch of 14 new Education Endowment Foundation funded projects. Find out more below: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and... @theeef.bsky.social

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Take part in an EEF project

Want to know more about the different types of EEF projects, as well as what taking part means for your setting?

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

A great opportunity for colleagues in the primary and secondary school sectors to contribute and shape the work of the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) via our EEF Exchange. Find out more and get involved below! 👇 @theeef.bsky.social

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Today is National School Governors' Awareness Day and a great opportunity to celebrate the critical role governors and trustees play - providing strategic oversight, challenge, and support to ensure schools deliver the very best education and opportunities for their communities.

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Fab day at the 'Communication & Language in Lancashire' partnership, between @lancashirers.bsky.social, Lancashire County Council, & @theeef.bsky.social. Lots of discussion around evidence-informed approaches to storytelling in Early Years, and practical sessions for putting these into action.

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Day 2 of the Research Schools Network national meeting. Really powerful to hear from Research Schools about their journeys to improve outcomes for disadvantaged pupils, and to contribute to discussions on our regional strategy and increasing awareness and use of @theeef.bsky.social resources.

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Great Research Schools Network National Meeting today. Rich discussions on the wider policy landscape with insights from @lukesibieta.bsky.social, @beckyfrancis.bsky.social and Meena Wood, plus reflections on our evidence mobilisation journey & what’s next for regional work. @theeef.bsky.social

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

A packed room for Stockport Speaks training, expertly led by @alexparkrs.bsky.social. Great to hear KS1 teachers sharing evidence-informed approaches to vocabulary & oral language. Brilliant system-wide collaboration too between @stockportcouncil.bsky.social, S&L Therapists, & the Research School.

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Arrived at a Watergrove Trust Trustee meeting today planning to give Susie Fraser’s 'Leading Exceptional CPD' book to our Trust CPD Lead — but she already had it with her! Clearly becoming key reading for those leading CPD 👏 @mancomrs.bsky.social

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

🧠 New tools to support metacognition We’ve released 3 practical tools to help teachers and leaders develop pupils as independent learners, alongside our metacognition and self-regulated learning guidance. 👉 tinyurl.com/4db4cjna

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Alexandra Park Research School @alexparkrs.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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: 🔗 buff.ly/ghrywNt #EEF #EducationResearch

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

What happens when education works with communities, not around them? This story of PLACE offers an insight! teesvalleyeducation.co.uk/place-impact... #PLACE #TVEd

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Great team day with the @theeef.bsky.social Regional Team! We did some peer coaching, developed our partnership plans, and discussed our 5-year regional strategy — with the bonus of some excellent new branded tote bags 👜✨

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Great opportunities for North West schools in the 6 new EEF-funded projects launched today, including a programme on Year 5 peer tutor reading interventions (PALS UK) & a schools choices study on offsite PPA for primary schools. Find out more: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...

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Take part in an EEF project

Want to know more about the different types of EEF projects, as well as what taking part means for your setting?

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

It’s been a busy but energising week filled with great conversations and purposeful collaboration 👇

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

The North West Research Schools Network is proud to share a brand-new series of short videos showcasing effective deployment of Teaching Assistants (TAs) across all phases: Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and Post-16. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Deployment of Teaching Assistants - YouTube

A selection of videos from the North West Research Schools Network, exemplifying effective deployment of teaching assistants in Early Years, Primary, Seconda...

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Great morning spent with the North West Research Schools, filming some content around effective deployment of teaching assistants in all phases from Early Years to Post-16. @theeef.bsky.social @blackpoolrs.bsky.social @mancomrs.bsky.social

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Day 1: Evidence for Education Network Workshop 2025 An incredible first day full of professional challenge, sharing of expertise, and international collaboration.

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Great day at our final Evidence Exploration Partnership with @wirralcouncil.bsky.social, @blackpoolrs.bsky.social, and @theeef.bsky.social We spent the day designing our partnership model and identifying behaviour change strategies to develop pedagogical excellence in maths at KS2 and KS3.

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

📣 @EducEndowFoundn have published a new edition of their guidance on teaching assistants. The report offers five evidence-informed & practical recommendations to support school leaders to effectively deploy their teaching assistants. Download the report: tinyurl.com/5f7p5ftm

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Deployment of Teaching Assistants

Guidance on deploying TAs to boost attainment for pupils with evidence-based strategies and best practice.

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Today, the @theeef.bsky.social added two new approaches to the Early Years Evidence Store: ✍ Interactive writing, and, 🧼 Self care. You can explore the two new approaches & a host of other evidence-informed content in the EYs Evidence Store: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/early-years/...

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Early Years Evidence Store

Put evidence-informed approaches into practice.

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

The @theeef.bsky.social are looking for general FE & sixth form colleges to join a two-year funded partnership focused on supporting colleges to access, understand, & apply research evidence within teaching & learning. Apply below before the 25th April: tinyurl.com/2c5ukhe7

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Evidence partnership for further education

Building a network of colleges

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

'..In practice, “high standards” currently too often means “high standards for some”. Our ambition is “high standards for all”.' Curriculum and Assessment Review publishes interim findings www.gov.uk/government/n...

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Curriculum and Assessment Review publishes interim findings

Becky Francis and review team publish their initial findings and set out the next phase of work which will focus on four key areas.

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Fab day at the Evidence Exploration Partnership with @theeef.bsky.social , @blackpoolrs.bsky.social & Wirral Council. We explored behaviour change at school & system level to improve maths outcomes & adaptive teaching. Great collaboration & professional challenge as always!

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

It's here! I can't wait to have a read and then share with school colleagues at Watergrove Trust 😊 @thatpovertyguy.bsky.social

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

It has been a great morning at the Spring Research Schools national conference. We are joined by Dutch colleagues from Expertisescholen Ontwikkelkracht, exploring our approach to exemplification of evidence-informed practice in action. @theeef.bsky.social

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

📢 NEW EEF RESOURCE Explore @theeef.bsky.social's new guide to the Early Years Pupil Premium. To support the DfE increase to EYPP funding, the EEF has launched a brand-new resource to help early years settings support their socio-economically disadvantaged children. tinyurl.com/mwn9edn2

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Early Years Pupil Premium

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

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Great day 1 of our Manchester partnership 'The Write Beginning' today, expertly led by Susie Fraser and Hannah Heron. We explored metacognition in the context of writing in Reception & Year 1 & what we can learn from each phase @theeef.bsky.social @mancomrs.bsky.social @mancitycouncil.bsky.social

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Anna Kirk @annalouise90.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Earlier this week, the @theeef.bsky.social opened recruitment for 11 brand new programmes for schools, focused mostly on writing and secondary maths. Search your school to find out which programmes you could take part in: buff.ly/3wo4JkL

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