Pupil Premium East

Thurrock Teaching School Alliance has been designated by the NCTL as the regional training centre for Pupil Premium Reviewers for the East of England.

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

'What Works in Teaching Writing?'

"Looking across all categories, there were several factors common to successful [writing] programs that stood out" writes @RobertSlavin: https://t.co/eS3LQ70elh

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

25,000+ EEF News Alert subscribers received our latest edition direct to their email inboxes this afternoon.

You can read it here: https://t.co/OSZiKXM8z4

And sign up here: https://t.co/W2wWOeoz2D

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

NEW: today we've published our latest guidance report – Using Digital Technology to Improve Learning – essential reading for schools wanting to know more about how technology can enhance both teaching and learning: https://t.co/jTyOVRx4Md

[Tes magazine @tes]

From closing the advantage gap to improving memory, @marcxsmith argues a strong case for the advantages of school trips

https://t.co/h9P8OffIER

[The Sutton Trust @suttontrust]

“Parents are a crucial part of the equation. After all, they are our earliest educators.”

Sir Kevan Collins, Chief Executive of @EducEndowFoundn explains why parents are our biggest ally in closing the attainment gap before school starts: https://t.co/B38owPZy3S

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

We published 4 new evaluation reports of EEF-funded projects this week: Teensleep, Grammar for Writing, Catch Up® Numeracy and Catch Up® Literacy: https://t.co/D2NLXGcbwz

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

'Conversation is key to the early years curriculum' - EEF's Megan Dixon (@DamsonEd) in TES: https://t.co/c5IiPxIOBX

Here are the two EEF guidance reports she cites:
* Preparing for Literacy https://t.co/gfkckfSgXl
* Working with Parents https://t.co/A2A4YUKjee

[Stephen Tierney FRSA FCCT @LeadingLearner]

If you're looking for some half tem reading here are 5 Evidenced Based Papers All Teachers Should Read https://t.co/PLqmoNlrvR

[Huntington Research @HuntResearchSch]

Our new 3-day training course is taking bookings! @RobHTNewt and @Marcusjones900 will be diving into the seven practical evidence based recommendations within the @EducEndowFoundn Preparing for Literacy Guidance Report. https://t.co/HkjaNOYS0l #EarlyYears #Literacy #Training #CPD

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

Want to make cultural learning evaluation more meaningful? @theRSAorg have created a handbook for would-be Evidence Champions in cultural learning. #cultureinschools Read it here: https://t.co/zATAjoHhsN

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

NEW: we've published a school audit tool to accompany our metacognition guidance report. It describes what 'ineffective', 'improving' and 'effective' practice could look like in relation to the guidance: https://t.co/rmdS11HpSJ

Download the report here: https://t.co/6f5rqmeJIg.

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

EEF webinar: 'What you need to know if you are thinking of applying to us for funding'
Our latest general grant-funding round opens in a few days. To help those interested in applying, we're holding a webinar on Tue 12 Mar, at 4pm.
Sign up to attend here: https://t.co/ATttpQcuM6

[The Sutton Trust @suttontrust]

"Supporting a child in the early years of their life is crucial to tackling social injustice and giving children the best possible chance to succeed. It's vital the government reform the 30-hour childcare offer to focus it to help the most disadvantaged"
https://t.co/jY3J60Vucu

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

Call for proposals: We’re commissioning a review of the best available evidence on how to deliver effective feedback. We’re seeking proposals from research teams able to complete this work.

Deadline: 15 March 2019

For more info: https://t.co/PaHp2jIWxm

[Alex Quigley @AlexJQuigley]

Happy to talk all day about vocabulary and metacognition to @teachgratitude1 on this @tes podcast

[Schools Week @SchoolsWeek]

Damian Hinds will today set out his 'five foundations' for character education, and pledge to improve access to extra-curricular activities for poorer pupils https://t.co/IDzoMu4qhT

[The Sutton Trust @suttontrust]

Applications are now open for #SuttonTrust UK Summer Schools.

Explore a specific undergraduate course, sample university living, and receive application support through this week long residential held at one of our 13 partner universities: https://t.co/0xNvclgfnc

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

The latest @IEE_York Best Evidence in Brief newsletter is out.

Research summaries include:
- Do EAL pupils need an extra year to learn English?
- Impact of shared book reading on children’s language development

You can read it here: https://t.co/uQnEbdiua3

[Faye Engelbrecht @fayeengels]

If you are in charge of pupil premium at your school drop me your email and I’ll add you to the shared drive! 100 users!! #pupilpremium #sharingiscaring #sharedworkload make sure you also get on the PP twitter group - such great advice!

[Unity Research School @UnityResSch]

Improving KS2/3 Maths -Ipswich
Designed to support primary and secondary schools to implement the recommendations of the EEF’s Improving Maths in KS2/3 Guidance Report. Designed with EEF, IEE & RS Network, facilitated by experienced Research School leaders https://t.co/9Uu5uYAzfA