Research Schools Network

A collection of 33 Research Schools funded by @EducEndowFoundn
to support schools, colleges, and EY settings across England to put evidence into practice.

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🎥 Clips from the Classroom are one way the Research Schools Network helps bridge the gap between research and practice.

Short videos from real classrooms show what evidence-informed teaching can look like in action.
👉https://t.co/r0H4ySy3TL

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✨ RSN blog round-up: literacy, talk & evidence ✨

New blogs from Research Schools explore:
📚 Spelling, vocabulary, & reading culture
🗣️ High-quality talk & metacognition
🔢 Maths problem-solving
🧪 Evidence, trials, & subject leadership

🔗 https://t.co/0vXkpZhJn4

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🧠 New blog from the EEF explores how explicit teaching and careful scaffolding can support pupils to use metacognitive strategies more independently.

A helpful read for anyone translating evidence into classroom practice.
👉 Read the blog: https://t.co/5rFxKFwhYK

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📢 New EEF-funded opportunities for schools
Six new research projects are now open for recruitment, giving schools the chance to access subsidised support while contributing to evidence on what works.

🔗https://t.co/dHo59fn9rP

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Sustaining a strong #PupilPremium strategy can’t sit with one person alone.

In her latest EEF blog, Jenn Sills (Deputy Director, @GlosResearchSch) explores how engaging, uniting & reflecting together helps strategies thrive.

👉 Read more
https://t.co/mENZ2SVTZb

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📅January brings a packed programme of Research Schools Network CPD — from SEND and literacy to oracy, science and leadership.

Plan your term and book your place 👇
https://t.co/oPFgEj1DfA

#Education #CPD #ResearchSchools #EEF

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What if a pupil keeps their answers “safe in their head”?

Corinne Settle explores how small adaptations – like varied response techniques – help teachers uncover learning and adapt teaching in the moment.

👉 https://t.co/ZTtAoubgxN

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New @EducEndowFoundn projects coming soon 👀

Recruitment will shortly open for schools, early years, and 16–19 settings to take part in EEF projects focused on strengthening practice and building the evidence on what works.

More details coming very soon 💡📚

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👋Welcome back and happy new year

As the spring term begins, the RSN is looking forward to continuing to support schools to use evidence to strengthen teaching and learning!

#BacktoSchool #ResearchSchools #EvidenceInEducation

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🎄✨ The Research Schools Network wishes everyone a happy holiday break and a great start to 2026!

Thank you to all our schools, educators, and partners for using evidence to improve teaching and learning this year. 🌟

#ResearchSchools #EducationForAll #MerryChristmas

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📢 As 2025 winds down, it’s the perfect time to plan for 2026! Start the new term with training from the Research Schools Network: refine practice, explore evidence-informed strategies, & strengthen leadership.

➡️ Book your place: https://t.co/oPFgEj1DfA

#Education #SEND #CPD

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New from EEF: Dr Marta Moratti explains how to choose the right level of randomisation in education trials - balancing statistical precision with real-world practicalities.

Read the blog 👇
https://t.co/b7fAPpM7Sm
#EducationResearch #RCTs #Evaluation #EEF

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📢 New ITT from EEF + Gatsby Foundation: a practice review of metacognitive teaching in 16–19 education.

They are seeking research teams with strong 16–19 expertise.

🔗 https://t.co/HoWlhbUZU0

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📚 Turn research into impact with the RSN

RSN, supported by @EEF, helps schools access, understand, & apply research to improve outcomes - especially for disadvantaged pupils. 🏫✨

Learn more: https://t.co/J7OTNSiGtD

#EdResearch #EvidenceInEducation #RSN #EEF

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✨ RSN blog round-up: leadership, teaching & equity ✨

Explore how Research Schools are:
🧩 Empowering subject leaders
📚 Boosting metacognition & adaptive teaching
🎯 Closing disadvantage gaps & fostering inclusion

🔗 https://t.co/0vXkpZhJn4
#Education #ResearchSchools

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🎯 A core purpose of the RSN is ensuring every pupil — especially those facing disadvantage — can achieve their potential.
Together, we’re using evidence and collective expertise to work to close the longstanding gap

#RSN #Disadvantage #EquityInEducation #HighExpectations

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How the promising programme 'Concept Cat' helped nursery children build early verbal concepts.

Claire Stanley shares how thoughtful implementation, whole-team training, & play-based reinforcement made it work.

Read 👇 https://t.co/oWjXoHsoMI
#EarlyYears #ConceptCat #Nursery

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🌟 RSN is proud to support the EEF Exchange — a community of educators helping shape the EEF’s work.

Share your experiences, influence new resources, and get early access to upcoming publications.

Join the Exchange today 👉 https://t.co/8JOpIhGxaT

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Feedback is the engine room of adaptive teaching.

It’s not the mini whiteboard check that makes the difference - it’s what teachers do next.

Corinne Settle explores how in-the-moment decisions move learning forward.

Read 👇https://t.co/rkKzXm3bdO

#AdaptiveTeaching #Feedback