@blackpoolrs.bsky.social
Sharing what we know about putting evidence into practice, and supporting schools to make better use of evidence to inform their teaching and learning. https://researchschool.org.uk/blackpool
NEW BLOG: 'Halving the disadvantage gap' – the new schools’ white paper
Headlines have focused on the sections related to pupils with SEND, but the 'white paper' also contains a significant commitment to narrowing the disadvantage gap.
READ MORE about why this matters: buff.ly/cPLQvPE
📹 Have you seen Clips from the Classroom?
🗓️ Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice
We used this from Pinnacle Learning Research School in a training session this week, highlighting the need for structure & scaffolding in post-16 talk
👀 WATCH NOW: buff.ly/vlbmVjH
NEW BLOG: 'Halving the disadvantage gap' – the new schools’ white paper
Headlines have focused on the sections related to pupils with SEND, but the 'white paper' also contains a significant commitment to narrowing the disadvantage gap.
READ MORE about why this matters: buff.ly/cPLQvPE
📹 Have you seen Clips from the Classroom?
🗓️ Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice
We used this from Pinnacle Learning Research School in a training session this week, highlighting the need for structure & scaffolding in post-16 talk
👀 WATCH NOW: buff.ly/vlbmVjH
NEW BLOG: 'Halving the disadvantage gap' – the new schools’ white paper
Headlines have focused on the sections related to pupils with SEND, but the 'white paper' also contains a significant commitment to narrowing the disadvantage gap.
READ MORE about why this matters: buff.ly/k5EMb8f
📚️ NEW BLOG: The path to self-talk: bridging the gap between teacher and learner
It is likely that many pupils will need support to independently use self-talk. This support can be thought of as a path on which we gradually release responsibility from teacher to learner.
READ MORE: buff.ly/01GX9LJ
📹 Have you seen Clips from the Classroom?
🗓️ Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice
This week, @rsncornwall.bsky.social explore the use of physical models to demonstrate a concept in science.
👀 WATCH NOW: buff.ly/Iknp7Kj
📚️ NEW BLOG: The path to self-talk: bridging the gap between teacher and learner
It is likely that many pupils will need support to independently use self-talk. This support can be thought of as a path on which we gradually release responsibility from teacher to learner.
READ MORE: buff.ly/01GX9LJ
📹 Have you seen Clips from the Classroom?
🗓️ Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice
This week, @rsncornwall.bsky.social explore the use of physical models to demonstrate a concept in science.
👀 WATCH NOW: buff.ly/Iknp7Kj
📚️ NEW BLOG: The path to self-talk: bridging the gap between teacher and learner
It is likely that many pupils will need support to independently use self-talk. This support can be thought of as a path on which we gradually release responsibility from teacher to learner.
READ MORE: buff.ly/01GX9LJ
📹 Have you seen Clips from the Classroom?
🗓️ Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice
This week @tgresearchsch.bsky.social, explore the use of models to support understanding in primary science.
👀 WATCH NOW: buff.ly/WRJ9feG
📹 Have you seen Clips from the Classroom?
🗓️ Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice
This week @tgresearchsch.bsky.social, explore the use of models to support understanding in primary science.
👀 WATCH NOW: buff.ly/WRJ9feG
Help us build evidence on what works for pupil wellbeing in secondary schools 💬
Schools are invited to take part in an @EducEndowFound funded trial of Learning Together for Mental Health, testing its impact on wellbeing, bullying, attendance and attainment.
👉 Register interest:
📹 Have you seen Clips from the Classroom?
🗓️ Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice
This week Unity Research School, explore the purposeful use of manipulatives to scaffold pupils’ learning.
👀 WATCH NOW: buff.ly/wpzXGGO
📹 Have you seen Clips from the Classroom?
🗓️ Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice
This week Unity Research School, explore the purposeful use of manipulatives to scaffold pupils’ learning.
👀 WATCH NOW: buff.ly/wpzXGGO
Help us build evidence on what works for Year 9 non-cognitive skills 🌲💪
Secondary schools are invited to take part in an @EducEndowFound trial of the Adventure and Challenge Programme, a 5-day residential to support resilience, self-regulation, & teamwork.
👉 Register your interest:
Help us build evidence on what works for teacher retention 👩🏫👨🏫
Primary schools are invited to take part in an @EducEndowFound funded School Choices trial testing the impact of offering teachers the option to complete PPA offsite.
👉 Find out more:
Help us build evidence on what works for pupil wellbeing in secondary schools 💬
Schools are invited to take part in an @EducEndowFound funded trial of Learning Together for Mental Health, testing its impact on wellbeing, bullying, attendance and attainment.
👉 Register interest:
📹 Have you seen Clips from the Classroom?
🗓️ Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice
This week @durringresearch.bsky.social explore metacognitive talk as a key tool for self-regulated learners.
👀 WATCH NOW: buff.ly/D14S8hb
Help us build evidence on what works for Year 9 non-cognitive skills 🌲💪
Secondary schools are invited to take part in an @EducEndowFound trial of the Adventure and Challenge Programme, a 5-day residential to support resilience, self-regulation, & teamwork.
👉 Register your interest:
📹 Have you seen Clips from the Classroom?
🗓️ Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice
This week @durringresearch.bsky.social explore metacognitive talk as a key tool for self-regulated learners.
👀 WATCH NOW: buff.ly/D14S8hb
Help us build evidence on what works for teacher retention 👩🏫👨🏫
Primary schools are invited to take part in an @EducEndowFound funded School Choices trial testing the impact of offering teachers the option to complete PPA offsite.
👉 Find out more:
📹 Have you seen Clips from the Classroom?
🗓️ Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice
This week @mancomrs.bsky.social explore building reading fluency in the secondary classroom
👀 WATCH NOW: buff.ly/a9mHGDD
📹 Have you seen Clips from the Classroom?
🗓️ Every week we spotlight a clip of a school putting evidence into practice
This week @mancomrs.bsky.social explore building reading fluency in the secondary classroom
👀 WATCH NOW: buff.ly/a9mHGDD
Blackpool Research School is now closed for the Christmas holiday.
We re-open on Monday 5 January 2026.
We wish all of our followers a peaceful and restful break.
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 @bradresearchsch.bsky.social explore moving beyond simple factual retrieval.
👀 WATCH NOW: buff.ly/U33ku0K
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 @bradresearchsch.bsky.social explore moving beyond simple factual retrieval.
👀 WATCH NOW: buff.ly/U33ku0K
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 @alexparkrs.bsky.social explore using retrieval practice in Year 3 science lessons
👀 WATCH NOW: buff.ly/wLzMWFP
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 @alexparkrs.bsky.social explore using retrieval practice in Year 3 science lessons
👀 WATCH NOW: buff.ly/wLzMWFP
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 @blackpoolrs.bsky.social explore ways to support structured reflection in the maths classroom
👀 WATCH NOW: buff.ly/96lo64K