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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We must build closer connections between research and practice to make sure the questions researchers are asking are grounded in everyday realities, says CEO @beckyfrancis.bsky.social as @theeef.bsky.social launches consultation on the challenges facing education

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Creating a closer connection between research and practice

EEF’s Professor Becky Francis explains why it’s vital that education research answers the most pressing questions facing educators – and how teachers can help ensure they do just that

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We want to hear from you! What challenges and questions are on your mind when it comes to education? Whether you’re a teacher, school leader or work for an organisation in education, your experience can help shape the future of our research. Take part: tinyurl.com/ycy7fsfv

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

How well does your Pupil Premium strategy reflect the needs of your pupils? Our research analyses over 1,000 Pupil Premium strategy statements and offers some useful questions to reflect on. Your strategy should reflect your pupils and context. eef.li/zKWcKQ

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

New opportunity to shape the future of education research. Teaching and learning evidence is most valuable when it’s used. Help us make sure our priorities reflect your priorities. Complete our consultation: eefoundation.tfaforms.net/5044606

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

What should education research focus on next? We’re asking people working in and with education to help shape our future research priorities. Your experiences, challenges and questions can help us understand where further evidence could be most useful. Closes 9 October 2026. tinyurl.com/ypfhr9xm

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Inclusive teaching starts with knowing your learners and responding to what they show you. A pupil who needed scaffolding yesterday may be ready to work independently today. Checking for understanding helps teachers decide what to do next. buff.ly/SFkXLZE

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

📣 Our Autumn 2026 funding round is open. We’re looking to support pilot, efficacy and effectiveness trials of fully developed Reception programmes focused on: 🗣️ Language development 🔎 Identification and support 🏫 Reception leadership 📅 Apply by 11am, 2 November. tinyurl.com/4w728p26

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Adaptive expertise is about knowing when and how to respond to what pupils are showing you. Notice. Interpret. Respond. Review. The goal is to remove barriers to learning while keeping expectations and ambition high. Adaptive Expertise: tinyurl.com/yc4e2ezk

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

A Pupil Premium strategy isn’t a one-off exercise. Our new monitoring and reflection resource can help you build regular opportunities to pause, reflect, and decide what to do next. 🔗 Explore: buff.ly/7mDGwRo

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Today is the launch of the 2025 @oecdstatistics.bsky.social PISA results, with the latest evidence on comparative international school performance. Our CEO Professor Becky Francis is speaking at the launch event @ucl.ac.uk. To watch live from 11am, register now: buff.ly/2rtlceq

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Becky Francis @beckyfrancis.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Congratulations to all our teachers and leaders! We are international top 10 for reading, maths and science, and are bucking global trends of learning decline 👏

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UK pupils rank highly in international reading, maths and science tests

But the Pisa test scores vary significantly between England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

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Becky Francis @beckyfrancis.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I'm looking forward to speaking on this at the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social #PISA2025 launch event this morning.

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The EEF Guide to the Pupil Premium: 💡 Practical, step-by-step framework 🍎 Tiered approach: teaching, support and strategy 🔍 Reflection and monitoring tool 👩🏽‍🏫 Insights from school leaders 📘 Evidence you can trust Help make sure your funding makes a difference. buff.ly/x6pt5rc

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Back to school? Our practical resources for planning, teaching, and implementation can support you in the year ahead. Explore resources by phase: buff.ly/n6whgeF

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Improving feedback is one of three approaches with the strongest evidence base for developing independent learners in 16-19 education. Our new resource explores the evidence and practical considerations for settings: buff.ly/Km9tZil

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Supporting metacognition and self-regulation is one of three approaches with the strongest evidence base identified in our new resource. Explore the evidence, implementation considerations, and opportunities for 16-19 settings: buff.ly/Km9tZil

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

How can colleges develop independent learners? We’ve identified three promising approaches from the evidence base: - Supporting metacognition - Improving feedback - Encouraging collaborative learning Explore our new guide for 16-19: tinyurl.com/3r9rpha7

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

How can we help 16-19 learners become more independent in their learning? Launching next week, our latest resource brings together evidence-informed approaches, including metacognition, collaborative learning, and feedback. More soon 👀

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Looking for EEF resources and guidance? Whether you work in early years, primary, secondary or 16-19 education you can explore practical resources, guidance on teaching and learning, and opportunities to take part in research. 🌱 Early years 📚 Primary 🏫 Secondary 📜 16-19 tinyurl.com/2fez5r5p

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

📢 Deadline extended We’re commissioning a team to map professional development programmes and structured practice support for early years educators working with children aged 0-2 in England. 📅 New deadline: 7th September 2026 Find out more and apply: tinyurl.com/2xthbsh8

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Join our team! Do you have a passion for improving education through evidence? We’re recruiting for an international manager to support the Evidence for Education Network. It’s a chance to combine project management, relationship-building, and global collaboration. Apply: tinyurl.com/d2abzed8

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

New invitation to tender - we're commissioning a team to map the availability of professional development programmes and structured practice support used by early years educators working with children aged 0-2 years in England. Apply by 21 August: tinyurl.com/2xthbsh8

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Today @youthendowmentfund.org.uk have published an evaluation report which found a small positive effect on school engagement for a social and emotional learning programme targeting secondary school boys. Read more: youthendowmentfund.org.uk/funding/eval...

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Boys' Development Programme | Youth Endowment Fund

The Boys’ Development Programme is a targeted, school-based, one-to-one social and emotional learning programme.

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Inclusive teaching is about helping every child to participate and succeed in school. For teachers and school leaders in mainstream schools, inclusive teaching is both a challenge and an opportunity. Our new guide is here to help you: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

The Clips from the Classroom series shows video examples of real classroom teaching. This term the Research Schools Network added a range of new videos. For example, 'closing the word gap' and 'promoting metacognition and self-regulated learning'. Explore now: researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t...

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Clips from the Classroom

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

In 16-19 learning “a lot of students are in a bit of a transition. Suddenly they’re expected to study independently, revise effectively, and perform in high-stakes assessments. Metacognitive practice is really about helping them bridge that gap." educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/why-met...

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Why metacognition matters for 16-19 learners

Insights from the EEF-Gatbsy conference

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

“Teachers can leave specific gaps where learners have time to think for themselves. Questions such as ‘Why did I do it that way?’ or ‘What do you think I am going to do next?’ can encourage engagement.” How thinking aloud can support learning: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/16-19/thinki...

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Thinking aloud in construction: supporting the learning journey from…

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

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

We’ve submitted a response to the Department for Education’s consultation on how to measure performance for 16 – 19 learners. Read it here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/respons...

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Our response to the government’s 16-19 performance measures…

Public consultation on proposals to improve 16-19 school and college performance measures.

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

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Why metacognition matters for 16-19 learners

Insights from the EEF-Gatbsy conference

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

How can the further education sector take an evidence-informed approach to metacognition? That was the question that we explored at the recent EEF-Gatsby conference. Becca Phillips rounds up all the insights from the event: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/why-met...

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Why metacognition matters for 16-19 learners

Insights from the EEF-Gatbsy conference

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Alexandra Park Research School @alexparkrs.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Reception lays the foundations for future learning and success. In this latest @theeef.bsky.social, our Director Claire Williams shares insights into the development of the new Excellence in Reception Teaching framework Read here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/support... #EEF

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How we're supporting professional development for Reception teachers…

Reception is a vital year for children. Here’s how we’re supporting teachers.

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Checking for understanding is only part of the story. Our new Clips from the Classroom videos show how teachers use what pupils’ answers reveal to adapt teaching in the moment: - spotting misconceptions - deciding when to reteach - helping more pupils move forward Watch the clips: eef.li/RhfQw2

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Welcome to the new Secretary of State for Education @lucympowell.bsky.social. We look forward to working with you to promote evidence-based practice and reduce the attainment gap.

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

52,000 teachers started professional development built on EEF-backed evidence last year. Our latest blog looks at how we've supported the new Excellence in Reception Teaching framework, bringing together research, policy and classroom expertise to support Reception teachers. tinyurl.com/mvrv7fc2

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

As the summer break begins for many, we’d like to thank all the teachers, leaders and support staff for the work you’ve done to support children and young people’s learning and development this year. We hope you have the opportunity to rest, reflect and recharge over the summer.

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Supporting inclusive teaching starts with meaningful professional conversations. Our guide helps leaders shape a shared, evidence‑informed approach, useful as schools and trusts prepare for inclusion strategy development ahead of December 2026. tinyurl.com/bdemt6hd

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

What can colleges gain from taking part in an EEF project? For one maths team, it meant opportunities to: - reflect on practice - engage with evidence-informed approaches - strengthen collaboration - contribute to research tinyurl.com/4akkjmbs

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Try Scenario Space - interactive classroom scenarios that help you explore how our guide to inclusive teaching works in practice. scenariospace.org

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Not every adaptation supports learning. Our new guide to inclusive teaching helps schools think about which changes to teaching are most likely to help pupils overcome barriers and take part in lessons. Explore now: tinyurl.com/3ny8hw8y

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

New: The EEF Guide to Inclusive Teaching Contains advice about supporting every child to participate and succeed in school - including those with additional needs. Explore the guide and accompanying scenario-based training resources: tinyurl.com/3ny8hw8y

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

New: The EEF Guide to Inclusive Teaching Designed to help you: - build on effective universal teaching - make evidence-informed adaptations - reflect on what helps learning Explore the guide and scenario-based training resources now: tinyurl.com/3ny8hw8y

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Better maths feedback starts with pupils doing the thinking. - Turn feedback into a challenge - Build independence and metacognition - Give less, but make it count - Balance explicit teaching with reasoning time Let pupils be the detectives. researchschool.org.uk/exchange/new...

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More Than Just Right or Wrong: Getting Feedback Right in Maths

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

High-quality maths talk is planned, not accidental. A shared approach between teachers and teaching assistants can create richer opportunities for pupils to explain, justify and connect their mathematical thinking. tinyurl.com/yerc6kbm

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Attendance matters. Findings from a pilot of a tutoring programme for GCSE resit learners suggests that supporting learner engagement may be just as important as the tutoring itself. Read the evaluation: tinyurl.com/h3bemx7u

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Can intelligent tutoring improve maths attainment? New evidence shows that pupils using ‘Maths-Whizz’ for an average of 32 minutes a week made the equivalent of one additional month's progress in maths, on average, compared to pupils in the comparison group. Find out more: eef.li/pX6rsQ

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Maths doesn't just happen in maths time. The everyday moments—snack time, play, tidy-up—can be some of the richest opportunities for mathematical thinking. 💭 Which routine in your setting could become a stronger maths moment?

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Everyday Moments, Everyday Maths

13 May, 2026 — Blog

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Overwhelmed by the number of learning programmes on offer? Start with our Promising Programmes resource. It highlights programmes that have delivered meaningful, cost-effective improvements in attainment through independent evaluation, particularly for disadvantaged pupils. tinyurl.com/yzye3w99

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Become an Early Years Pupil Premium Champion. Apply for a unique funded opportunity, making a difference and growing your network. Apply by 16 July: tinyurl.com/dp28d8jx

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Become an Early Years Pupil Premium Champion

Apply for a unique funded opportunity to make a difference and grow your network.

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Effective professional development isn't about finding the perfect video. It's about helping you explore decision-making, connect practice with evidence, and reflect on your own classrooms. New additions to Clips from the Classroom are designed to support exactly that. tinyurl.com/yeb8a56t

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MORE Clips from the Classroom videos from the Research Schools…

New Clips from the Classroom videos to support professional development in schools

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