Research

The latest from the world of education research including pedagogical studies, national school survey data and classroom case studies

Wednesday

1st Nov 2023

Revealed: How schools are trying to cut teacher workload
Five main changes that schools are making to tackle workload have been identified by research – but leaders say efforts are being hampered by a lack of staff and funding
Teacher workload

Monday

30th Oct 2023

Why ‘average’ progress can be misleading
When reading education research, it’s important to look at the spread of a study’s data, rather than just accepting the average result, warns Christian Bokhove
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Friday

27th Oct 2023

Early years: What impact have EYFS 2021 reforms had?
The DfE has published an evaluation report on the impact of early years foundation stage reforms in 2021. Here are the key findings
A new DfE research report has evaluated the impact of EYFS reforms.
‘Why Labour should end the grammar school system’
If Labour truly wants to smash the class ceiling, it should tackle the inherent unfairness of selective schools, says this MAT chief
Child fork in road

Thursday

26th Oct 2023

Many Scottish secondary students missing a day a week
In secondary – including exam years – 18% of Scottish students attend school for less than 80% of the time, new data shows
Missing eggs missing days

Friday

20th Oct 2023

3 in 4 Reception teachers find baseline test ‘unhelpful’
Only a tiny minority of teachers think the Reception Baseline Assessment provides accurate information, a poll finds
Nursery class

Thursday

19th Oct 2023

NTP improved progress but only when led by schools
Review of the second year of the National Tutoring Programme shows that only 35 per cent of Year 11 students selected were from disadvantaged backgrounds
NTP
Limited NTP impact shows schools need funding flexibility
Research from NFER into the National Tutoring Programme catch-up scheme reveals limited results and a lack of access for disadvantaged pupils
Tepid NTP impact shows schools need flexiblity with catch-up cash

Tuesday

17th Oct 2023

Why walking meetings are a step in the right direction
Turning a meeting into a walk creates an opportunity for a bit of fresh air – and it can help concentration, creativity and wellbeing
On your feet: Why you should consider walking meetings

Friday

13th Oct 2023

Tutoring: 3 ways to improve uptake and impact
Whoever wins the next election should commit to maintaining tutoring for pupil premium pupils to help tackle the disadvantage gap, says Action Tutoring CEO
Tutoring: 3 ways to improve uptake and impact

Thursday

12th Oct 2023

Highest ever attainment gap for 5-year-olds with SEN support
No progress has been made over the last decade in tackling the attainment gap for children who are persistently disadvantaged, warns Education Policy Institute report
Highest ever attainment gap for 5-year-olds with SEN support

Wednesday

11th Oct 2023

Lesson planning: a research reality check
Principles drawn from research can help teachers to plan lessons more effectively, says Jo Facer, but only when applied with nuance
Lesson planning: a research reality check