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Schools need more guidance on how to close the disadvantage gap

Many schools are looking to close the disadvantage gap in their communities, but they need more evidence about what…

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The DfE’s repeated misuse of statistics is embarrassing

The Department for Education needs to start using statistics properly, or much of its evidence will simply be dismissed as…

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Pupil premium: how to translate evidence into practice

Every month a school from the Education Endowment Foundation’s Research School network shares a research-based initiative it has implemented….

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DANIEL JONES
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‘They’ll blame the housing crisis on PRUs soon!’

The recent debate about exclusions has become a stick with which to beat pupil referral units, says Steve Howell…

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Conference diary: What did we learn from four days with the Conservatives?

After four days of politics but very few policies at the Conservative Party conference, schools are still none the…

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FREDDIE WHITTAKER
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How to support young people with literacy difficulties

Less than half of teachers feel confident teaching young people with literacy difficulties, says Karen Wespieser, who offers some…

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KAREN WESPIESER
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Peer review can’t be a form of inspection – don’t confuse them!

Make sure that you don’t mix up peer review with inspection, but do ensure that both are effective, valid…

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LEORA CRUDDAS
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How goal theory can help you achieve your aims

Every month Stuart Kime trawls through his greatest research hits to offer practical implementation tips for using evidence in…

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How can universities best support their local schools?

An ambitious attempt to improve teachers and teaching in South Yorkshire is focusing on a collaborative approach to recruitment,…

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Alignment between leadership and governance takes work

Research shows those closest to the frontline worry more over issues like finances. This means building shared understanding is…

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Dear DfE, don’t marginalise special schools and AP!

In their quest for an inclusive mainstream setting, ministers must not push specialist settings to the margins

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All the important details school staff need to help youngsters through clearing this year

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Are we asking the right questions on assessment?

A new AQA report proposes new assessment models for the millions left lacking critical skills by the current format

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