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Chris Paterson
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Will the extra teachers go to the schools most in need?
The government has pledged to deliver thousands more teachers, but this will only help to close the disadvantage gap if we first address a fundamental imbalance in our system, writes the EEF’s Chris Paterson
General
1 November 2025
Will the government's extra teachers go to disadvantaged schools?
7 research findings to inform your teaching
Research evidence can act as a school’s ‘north star’, writes the EEF’s co-CEO, helping teachers and leaders to focus on the ‘best bets’ for making a difference to pupils
General
22 August 2025
North star
How to build an effective breakfast club: what the research says
Many schools will host breakfast clubs for the first time this year, but how can they make sure their pupils get the most out of them?
General
29 August 2024
Breakfast plate