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Emily Yeomans
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What does the evidence tell us about how to improve attendance?
From attendance officers to anti-bullying programmes, schools are trying various methods to reduce persistent absence. But which work best? The EEF’s Emily Yeomans rounds up the evidence
General
18 May 2026
Improving school attendance: what the research says
3 common mistakes schools make with teaching assistants
With the Education Endowment Foundation releasing updated guidance on schools’ use of TAs, co-CEO Emily Yeomans explains how to avoid the common pitfalls
General
27 March 2025
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