News

£2.4m on research is money well spent, says Ofsted boss

Ofsted’s increased focus and spending on research is “more important” as the inspectorate faces cost pressures, its head of...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
News

Under-fire Ofsted plans research to assess impact of school funding cuts

Ofsted is planning to research the impact of funding cuts, as its chief inspector comes under fire for standing...

Jess Staufenberg
Jess Staufenberg
News

Warning over future of education research as number of postgrad students drops 10%

The “long term health” of education research in the UK is under threat by a decline in the number...

Alix Robertson
Alix Robertson
News

Why every school needs to learn how to handle ‘conduct disorder’

Schools have ineffective behaviour management strategies because they want a “quick fix” to a common disorder but don’t understand...

Jess Staufenberg
Jess Staufenberg
News

EEF: Teacher research engagement strategies are ineffective

Teachers need “structured and intensive support” to engage with new research if outcomes are to improve, according to new...

Alix Robertson
Alix Robertson
Opinion

Education policy must be grounded in evidence

With a more solid understanding of research, we will be better prepared to challenge poorly-evidenced policy proposals, says Alison...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
News

Literacy strongest predictor of science grades

A new report on socioeconomic status (SES) and science learning has found literacy is “the strongest and most consistent...

Alix Robertson
Alix Robertson