Research
The latest from the world of education research including pedagogical studies, national school survey data and classroom case studies
Friday
17th Jan 2025
Give private schools public funds to widen access, says commission
Pupil premium funding could be given to private schools that take on more disadvantaged pupils, says commission funded by the independent sector
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Should children spend more time in school?
Scottish pupils generally receive 950 learning hours in primary and 1,045 in secondary – but a survey finds a ‘range of views’ on these norms and a ‘prevalent theme’ that there are not enough hours
Monday
30th Dec 2024
How Lev Vygotsky helps teachers to plan lessons today
91¶¶Òõ explores the work of 20th-century developmental psychologist Lev Vygotsky, who emphasised the importance of social interaction in a child’s development
Problem solving in early maths: 3 simple teaching tips
Teaching strategies for problem solving is one of five approaches recommended by the Education Endowment Foundation to support young children’s maths development – and here’s how to do it