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            Have you seen EEF's Promising Programmes?
These have been rigorously tested and show promise for raising attainment
Check out FOCUS4TAPS, a PD programme designed to support primary teachers to improve their teaching and assessment of science 
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            CLASSROOM CLIP OF THE WEEK
Have you seen Clips from the Classroom? Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice.
This week it's @nclrs.bsky.social exploring ways for pupils to use retrieval practice to deepen connections.
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            CLASSROOM CLIP OF THE WEEK
Have you seen Clips from the Classroom? Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice.
This week it's @nclrs.bsky.social exploring ways for pupils to use retrieval practice to deepen connections.
WATCH NOW: buff.ly/Fgxvvk3
               
            
            
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                Focus for Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (Focus4TAPS)
                The EEF is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement.
            
        
    
    
            Have you seen EEF's Promising Programmes?
These have been rigorously tested and show promise for raising attainment.
Check out FOCUS4TAPS, a PD programme designed to support primary teachers to improve their teaching and assessment of science. 
READ MORE:
               
            
            
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            We're excited to announce a partnership with Wirral Council & Education Endowment Foundation.
We're recruiting schools from Wirral to join a 2 year programme on Adaptive Teaching in KS2/3 maths, & leaders to support with implementation
APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY: buff.ly/ykkbrR2
               
            
            
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                Lexiaยฎ Core5ยฎ Reading
                The EEF is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement.
            
        
    
    
            Have you seen EEF's Promising Programmes?
These have been rigorously tested and show promise for raising attainment.
Check out Lexia Core5 reading, a a computer-based system that aims to improve reading skills in Year 2.
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            Adapt Maths Wirral
We're excited to announce a partnership with Wirral Council & Education Endowment Foundation
We're recruiting schools from Wirral to join a 2 year programme on Adaptive Teaching in KS2/3 maths, & leaders to support with implementation
APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY: buff.ly/ykkbrR2
               
            
            
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                Lexiaยฎ Core5ยฎ Reading
                The EEF is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement.
            
        
    
    
            Have you seen EEF's Promising Programmes?
These have been rigorously tested and show promise for raising attainment.
Check out Lexia Core5 reading, a a computer-based system that aims to improve reading skills in Year 2.
READ MORE:
               
            
            
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            CLASSROOM CLIP OF THE WEEK
Have you seen Clips from the Classroom? Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice.
This week it's Shotton Hall Research School exploring ways to develop the scientific vocabulary of 16-19 students. 
WATCH NOW: buff.ly/nX0jXx7
               
            
            
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                Counting Collections
                The EEF is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement.
            
        
    
    
            Have you seen @educendowfoundn's Promising Programmes?
These have been rigorously tested and show promise for raising attainment.
Check out @CountingCollect: a whole class numeracy programme for developing number sense in Reception pupils. 
READ MORE: buff.ly/jzsu9wd
               
            
            
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            Calling all early years practitioners!
@theeef.bsky.social is offering free access to Maths Champions, a professional development programme to improve mathematical attainment. 
Register your interest here: buff.ly/6pJIBvT
               
            
            
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            Adapt Maths Wirral
We're excited to announce a partnership with @WirralCouncil & @EducEndowFoundn
We're recruiting schools from Wirral to join a 2 year programme on Adaptive Teaching in KS2/3 maths, & leaders to support with implementation
READ MORE: buff.ly/ykkbrR2
               
            
            
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            CLASSROOM CLIP OF THE WEEK
Have you seen the Research Schools' Clips from the Classroom? Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice.
This week it's @ELResearchSch.bsky.social exploring ways to integrate mathematics throughout the day.
WATCH NOW: buff.ly/WSCSUo9
               
            
            
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                Counting Collections
                The EEF is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement.
            
        
    
    
            Have you seen @educendowfoundn's Promising Programmes?
These have been rigorously tested and show promise for raising attainment.
Check out @CountingCollect: a whole class early numeracy programme for developing early number sense in Reception pupils. 
READ MORE:
               
            
            
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            Adapt Maths Wirral
We're excited to announce a partnership with @WirralCouncil & @EducEndowFoundn
We're recruiting schools from Wirral to join a 2 year programme on Adaptive Teaching in KS2/3 maths, & leaders to support with implementation
READ MORE: buff.ly/QntdPtk
               
            
            
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            CLASSROOM CLIP OF THE WEEK
Have you seen the Research Schools' Clips from the Classroom? Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice.
This week it's @ELResearchSch.bsky.social exploring ways to integrate mathematics throughout the day.
WATCH NOW: buff.ly/WSCSUo9
               
            
            
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            Adapt Maths Wirral
We're excited to announce a partnership with @WirralCouncil & @EducEndowFoundn
We're recruiting schools from Wirral to join a 2 year programme on Adaptive Teaching in KS2/3 maths, & leaders to support with implementation
READ MORE: buff.ly/QntdPtk
               
            
            
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            NEW: Adapt Maths Wirral
We're excited to announce a new partnership with @WirralCouncil & @EducEndowFoundn
We're recruiting 20 schools from Wirral to join us for a 2 year focus on Adaptive Teaching in KS2/3 maths, and leaders to support with development & implementation
READ MORE: buff.ly/QntdPtk
               
            
            
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            It feels like the right time of year to share one of our most read blogs of last academic year.
โ๏ธ  Whatโs your priority?
๐ฏ  It takes bravery, but might de-pluralising priorities be the best path for leaders and teachers? 
READ NOW: buff.ly/EvFOCE5
               
            
            
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                1stClass@Number 1
                The EEF is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement.
            
        
    
    
            Have you seen @theeef.bsky.social 's Promising Programmes?
These programmes have been rigorously tested and show promise for raising attainment.
Check out 1stClass@Number: a targeted intervention to support children struggling with numeracy in Year 2 
READ MORE: buff.ly/sKaM6nW
               
            
            
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            CLASSROOM CLIP OF THE WEEK
Have you seen Clips from the Classroom? Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice.
This week it's Billesley Research School focusing on Explicit Instruction for pupils with SEND.
buff.ly/VoOHVMM
               
            
            
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            It feels like the right time of year to share one of our most read blogs of last academic year.
โ๏ธ  Whatโs your priority?
๐ฏ  It takes bravery, but might de-pluralising priorities be the best path for leaders and teachers? 
READ NOW: buff.ly/EvFOCE5
               
            
            
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                1stClass@Number 1
                The EEF is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement.
            
        
    
    
            Have you seen @theeef.bsky.social 's Promising Programmes?
These programmes have been rigorously tested and show promise for raising attainment.
Check out 1stClass@Number: a targeted intervention to support children struggling with numeracy in Year 2 
READ MORE:
               
            
            
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            CLASSROOM CLIP OF THE WEEK
Have you seen Clips from the Classroom? Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice.
This week it's Billesley Research School focusing on Explicit Instruction for pupils with SEND.
buff.ly/VoOHVMM
               
            
            
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            .@EducEndowFoundn has new guidance to support effective professional development in the 16โ19 sector.
PD is one of the most powerful tools we have to improve learner outcomes, close the disadvantage gap, & strengthen workforce development. 
READ NOW: buff.ly/PAe10pd
               
            
            
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            โ๏ธ NEW BLOG: talking about teaching
๐งโ๐ซ We hear a lot about what great teaching looks like.
๐ฃ But do we spend enough time celebrating excellence on our own doorstep?
๐ READ NOW: buff.ly/FYhUKZK
               
            
            
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            .@EducEndowFoundn has new guidance to support effective professional development in the 16โ19 sector.
PD is one of the most powerful tools we have to improve learner outcomes, close the disadvantage gap, & strengthen workforce development. 
READ NOW: buff.ly/oN4DpFq
               
            
            
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            CLASSROOM CLIP OF THE WEEK
Have you seen the @rs_network Clips from the Classroom?
Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice.
This week it's @aspirerrs.bsky.social focusing on providing targeted vocabulary instruction in every subject.
buff.ly/KhrsrF9
               
            
            
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            โ๏ธ NEW BLOG: talking about teaching
๐งโ๐ซ We hear a lot about what great teaching looks like.
๐ฃ But do we spend enough time celebrating excellence on our own doorstep?
๐ READ NOW: buff.ly/FYhUKZK
               
            
            
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            โ๏ธ NEW BLOG: talking about teaching
๐งโ๐ซ We hear a lot about what great teaching looks like.
๐ฃ But do we spend enough time celebrating excellence on our own doorstep?
๐ READ NOW: buff.ly/FYhUKZK
               
            
            
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