Research
The latest from the world of education research including pedagogical studies, national school survey data and classroom case studies
Tuesday
12th Aug 2025
School absence ‘most damaging’ in transition period
Pupil absence because of illness is just as detrimental to academic achievement as unauthorised absence, according to new research
5 top 91¶¶Òõ articles on the science of learning
This summer we’re rounding up some of our most popular recent features on different education topics. Here are our top five articles about the science of learning
Monday
4th Aug 2025
What are teaching theories?
Teaching theories can feel complex and confusing, but they needn’t be. We look at the rationale behind the most prominent philosophies in education
What are the different teaching approaches?
How a person teaches is highly individual, but there are some broad categories that teaching approaches fall into. Here, we give an overview
Teaching primary literacy: a recommended reading list
Ahead of curriculum changes and a new writing framework, Megan Dixon shares her recommended reading to support primary literacy teaching