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Essex Research School is part of the national Research Schools Network. Our vision focuses on improving educational outcomes by promoting the use of evidence-based practices in schools.

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Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Teaching in a Primary school? Join a FREE PD event with @essexresearchsch.bsky.social on 6 July 2026, 16:00-17:00 Register here:
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FREE PD EVENT - More Than a Score: Rethinking Assessment in Primary…
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Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
@essexresearchsch.bsky.social is hosting a FREE online event - Leading for Equity: keeping disadvantage at the heart of strategy. Join for practical leadership insights. 📆 1 June 🕓️ 4-5pm Book here:
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FREE PD EVENT - Essex Research School: Leadership and Disadvantage
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
New resource for strengthening implementation 👇 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev... The redesigned site provided by the @theeef.bsky.social is now live!bExplore videos, practical examples from Research Schools, & ready-to-use guidance for your context.
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A School’s Guide to Implementation
Maximise the impact of new approaches and practices.
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Explore why belonging is central to pupil experience & outcomes & why we need to look beyond what happens inside school. A clear argument that relationships, identity & feeling valued are not extras but foundational to engagement & learning. researchschool.org.uk/essex/news/b...
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Disadvantage isn’t a side issue, it should shape the whole strategy. A powerful reminder from @donwry.bsky.social: focus on pupil need, not labels & build an evidence-informed approach that improves teaching for all. researchschool.org.uk/essex/news/k... #edutwitter #SchoolLeadership #Disadvantage
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Discover early insights from the ‘Spell It Like It Is’ pilot in Key Stage 3, where spelling is taught explicitly and embedded in curriculum lessons boosting pupils’ confidence, accuracy and use of ambitious vocabulary in writing. researchschool.org.uk/essex/news/m...
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Better Reading, Better Teaching, Better Learning If we want pupils to access complex texts, we must train subject teachers to teach reading explicitly. Literacy isn’t an add-on, it’s core to high-quality teaching. 🔗 researchschool.org.uk/essex/news/b...
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
🧠 Dive into “Questioning: Instructional Mistakes and Misconceptions”, a research-based look at how purposeful questioning strengthens memory, uncovers misconceptions, and supports real understanding. 🔗https://researchschool.org.uk/essex/news/questioning-instructional-mistakes-and-misconceptions
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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Secondary schools in England: How are you managing behaviour and supporting pupils? Take part in the School Climate Study with @natcen.bsky.social, @youthendowmentfund.org.uk, & us. ✔ Share your experience confidentially ✔ Get tailored results ✔ £100 thank-you Take part: tinyurl.com/2mrxuhk6
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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
💬 We say “talk helps learning”. But it’s stronger than that: 👉 Talk is learning. Oral language isn’t separate from literacy — it sits at its heart. Reading, writing and talk are deeply interconnected. 1/2
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Completing the virtuous circle: oral language across the curriculum
Practical strategies for embedding oral language across the curriculum
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Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
🎓 FREE Online CPD Opportunity with @essexresearchsch.bsky.social 📅 Tuesday 21 April 2026 🕓 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Explore purposeful and effective questioning. More information here:
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Free Online Event - Purposeful & Effective Questioning
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Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Free Online CPD opportunity💥 🗓️ 21st April 2026 🕓️ 4-5pm If explicit teaching and modelling is the master skill of a teacher, then questioning is its closest companion. Join @essexresearchsch.bsky.social for a development session on Effective Questioning.
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
🧠 Dive into “Questioning: Instructional Mistakes and Misconceptions”, a research-based look at how purposeful questioning strengthens memory, uncovers misconceptions, and supports real understanding. 🔗https://researchschool.org.uk/essex/news/questioning-instructional-mistakes-and-misconceptions
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Better Reading, Better Teaching, Better Learning If we want pupils to access complex texts, we must train subject teachers to teach reading explicitly. Literacy isn’t an add-on, it’s core to high-quality teaching. 🔗 researchschool.org.uk/essex/news/b...
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Discover early insights from the ‘Spell It Like It Is’ pilot in Key Stage 3, where spelling is taught explicitly and embedded in curriculum lessons boosting pupils’ confidence, accuracy and use of ambitious vocabulary in writing. researchschool.org.uk/essex/news/m...
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
New article from ELE, Vanessa Sullivan, on why showing our thinking matters. When we make expert thinking visible, pupils learn not just what to do but how to approach challenging tasks. Such a powerful reminder of the impact of modelling and metacognition: researchschool.org.uk/essex/news/w...
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Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Discover practical, evidence-based strategies to enhance your teaching and leadership. Free Online CPD opportunity with @essexresearchsch.bsky.social 📢 Open to all educators – don’t miss out! Sign up here: researchschool.org.uk/essex/event/...
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Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Join a FREE Online CPD Opportunity on effective modelling, hosted by @essexresearchsch.bsky.social. Don't miss out on this opportunity! Sign up now: researchschool.org.uk/essex/event/... #Education #CPD
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FREE Online CPD Opportunity- Effective Modelling
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Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Join a FREE Online CPD Opportunity on traits of effective PD hosted by @essexresearchsch.bsky.social. 🗓️ 5th Feb 2026 🕰️ 4-5pm Register now: researchschool.org.uk/essex/event/... #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPD
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FREE Online CPD Opportunity – Traits of Effective PD
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Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Good morning! Why not enjoy a cup of tea and learn more about the importance about helping children think about their thinking. Visit this great blog by @essexresearchsch.bsky.social! #ChildDevelopment #MetaCognition Check it out here: researchschool.org.uk/essex/news
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
📝 We’ve launched our ESPD KS3 Spelling Programme with 6 schools across Essex and the wider Eastern region. A highly successful training day left delegates feeling confident to implement the strategies with selected Yr 7 classes. We’ll be sharing learning and findings as the trial progresses...
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Great read from @essexresearchsch.bsky.social on why every teacher needs to be a teacher of reading. It explores how whole-school literacy strategies help disadvantaged students access complex texts across the curriculum. 🔗 researchschool.org.uk/essex/news/l...
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Helping children think about their thinking is a highly effective approach backed by evidence. At Heathlands Primary School, pupils are explicitly taught metacognitive strategies giving them the tools to plan, evaluate & take ownership of their learning. researchschool.org.uk/essex/news/h...
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
PD shouldn’t stop at a workshop. @essexresearchsch.bsky.social argues that the real magic happens after PD, when teachers get structured time, feedback, & rehearsal. Without that follow-through, even the best session loses its spark: researchschool.org.uk/essex/news/p...
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
The @theeef.bsky.social has released updated guidance on metacognition & self-regulated learning - one of its most widely used evidence resources. Explore the update here: 🔗 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...
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Metacognition and Self-Regulated Learning
Apply metacognitive strategies in the classroom.
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Huntington Research School @huntingtonrs.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Calling School Leaders responsible for leading Pupil Premium in your school. Join our 3-date programme designed specifically for leaders across all phases. researchschool.org.uk/huntington/e...
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
🚨 Coming soon: Updated guidance on metacognition & self-regulated learning from @theeef.bsky.social Packed with practical strategies, new tools, and classroom examples to help your pupils plan, monitor and evaluate. 📅 Launching 13th Nov 2025 #EEFMetacognition #EEFGuidanceReports
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
🚨 Coming soon: Updated guidance on metacognition & self-regulated learning from @theeef.bsky.social Packed with practical strategies, new tools, and classroom examples to help your pupils plan, monitor and evaluate. 📅 Launching 13th Nov 2025 #EEFMetacognition #EEFGuidanceReports
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
The @theeef.bsky.social has launched new guidance to support effective professional development (PD) in the 16–19 sector. 📘 Free, practical, and evidence-informed. 🔗 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/16-19/contin...
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Cornwall Research School @rsncornwall.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Join John Rodgers @cornwallresearchschool for our first webinar this academic year, discussing "Disadvantage in the South West" Follow links for more info and sign up via our website buff.ly/dPvQvKm
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
📚 New from the @theeef.bsky.social! A dedicated 16–19 hub for FE & sixth-form teachers and leaders. Practical guides, evidence summaries & strategies to support learners with GCSE resits, LSAs, and more. 🔗Check it out: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/16-19 #FE #SixthForm #EdResearch
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Leading PD in schools & colleges? Check out 'Lead PD Like a Pro' from @essexresearchsch.bsky.social. This article provides practical, evidence-informed strategies to make PD meaningful & impactful. Read more 👉 researchschool.org.uk/essex/news/l... #EdLeadership #PD
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
📣The @theeef.bsky.social has updated its Pupil Premium guidance. The new guide helps schools: ✅Diagnose real barriers ✅Use evidence & the DfE menu of approaches ✅Plan sustainable strategies ✅Monitor & adapt for impact Read it here 👉 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/using-pupil-...
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
'Beyond right and wrong'. Explore @essexresearchsch.bsky.social latest clip from the classroom - focusing on assessing KS1 Maths. researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t...
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Beyond right and wrong
A new approach to assessing maths at the end of Key Stage 1
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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
Brilliant to see DfE announcing 1000 Best Start Family Hubs today. We've called for new Family Hubs for years, to reverse over a decade of cuts to family support services. Evidence shows they benefit long-term child development, particularly for disadvantaged children. www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Government revives family services, supporting 500,000 more kids
Up to 1,000 Best Start Family Hubs to be rolled out across the country to provide wide-ranging help for families, such as parenting and early development.
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Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
Sure Start is coming back. The Labour government is to open 1000 Best Start Family Hubs covering every local authority. The first will be in place by April 2026 & all by 2028. They will combine existing Family Hubs & the Start for Life programme & also cover areas without these services. 1/2
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Government revives family services, supporting 500,000 more kids
Up to 1,000 Best Start Family Hubs to be rolled out across the country to provide wide-ranging help for families, such as parenting and early development.
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
social‬ 📢Calling all primary school teachers! The @theeef.bsky.social is trialling the impact of The Power of Reading, a PD programme supporting you to create a high-quality English curriculum. Sign-up closes 15 July. To find out more, click here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
📚 What does it take to build a culture where every student feels seen, safe, and supported? Explore how Stowupland High School and the Oxlip Trust are turning vision into reality—placing belonging at the heart of school improvement. researchschool.org.uk/essex/news/w...
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
📢Calling all primary school teachers! The @theeef.bsky.social has launched a trial of Mastering Number at Reception and KS1, a whole class intervention aiming to develop children’s fluency and flexibility with number. Register your interest here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
'Beyond right and wrong'. Explore @essexresearchsch.bsky.social latest clip from the classroom - focusing on assessing KS1 Maths. researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t...
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Beyond right and wrong
A new approach to assessing maths at the end of Key Stage 1
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
📢Calling all primary school teachers! The @theeef.bsky.social has launched a trial of Mastering Number at Reception and KS1, a whole class intervention aiming to develop children’s fluency and flexibility with number. Register your interest here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
📣Secondary school teachers! CoachBright’s Peer-to –Peer Coaching aims to empower Year 7 pupils to improve their maths attainment by pairing them with Year 10 coaches. Take part in the @theeef.bsky.social -funded trial by registering here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
📢Calling all primary school teachers! The @theeef.bsky.social has launched a trial of Mastering Number at Reception and KS1. A whole class intervention aiming to develop children’s fluency and flexibility with number. 🔗https: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Calling all early years practitioners! The EEF has launched a trial of Reception Jigsaw, a professional development programme aiming to enhance early years mathematics teaching. Register your interest here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
📚 What does it take to build a culture where every student feels seen, safe, and supported? Explore how Stowupland High School and the Oxlip Trust are turning vision into reality—placing belonging at the heart of school improvement. researchschool.org.uk/essex/news/w...
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
🎓 New 2-week learning series starting 30 June: TA Deployment in Action Daily resources to help you apply the @theeef.bsky.social guidance – created by Research Schools across the East & East Midlands. 📩 Sign up: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #EEF #TAs #ResearchSchools #Education
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Reframing TA Practice: A Summer Reflection Series (30th June - 11th July 2025)
Join us for a dynamic 2-week journey exploring the EEF Guidance Report – Deployment of Teaching Assistants. Each day, schools will receive a short, practical resource designed to help staff reflect, ...
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Calling all early years practitioners! The EEF has launched a trial of Reception Jigsaw, a professional development programme aiming to enhance early years mathematics teaching. Register your interest here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...
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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
💭 @juliangrenier.bsky.social explores what effective professional development looks like in the early years. 👓 Read the blog: eef.li/g53bVb
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
🎓 New 2-week learning series starting 30 June: TA Deployment in Action Daily resources to help you apply the @theeef.bsky.social guidance – created by Research Schools across the East & East Midlands. 📩 Sign up: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #EEF #TAs #ResearchSchools #Education
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Reframing TA Practice: A Summer Reflection Series (30th June - 11th July 2025)
Join us for a dynamic 2-week journey exploring the EEF Guidance Report – Deployment of Teaching Assistants. Each day, schools will receive a short, practical resource designed to help staff reflect, ...
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Essex Research School @essexresearchsch.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
📢Calling all primary school teachers! The @theeef.bsky.social has launched a trial of Mastering Number at Reception and KS1. A whole class intervention aiming to develop children’s fluency and flexibility with number. 🔗https: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...
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