In this series, I am attempting to elaborate and share what the recipe of test-enhanced learning (more commonly known as retrieval practice), spaced learning, interleaving, feedback, metacognition, ...

The latest workforce figures from the Department for Education (DfE, 2024a) show that the retention crisis is not abating. The most recent figures covering 2022/23 show that 39,971 teachers left state ...

Recent years have seen a focus on inclusion. The pastoral systems and structures in schools support inclusion and the socialisation and personal development of learners.

Sixteen technology developers have been awarded £1m in government funding to build AI tools to help teachers reduce their feedback and marking workload – with the first prototypes expected by April.

Researchers from the University of Bedfordshire studied 43 papers and reviews and have compiled a list of 12 barriers and four motivators and facilitators. The research was commissioned after the ...

Fewer and fewer students say they enjoy writing and attainment is down. What can we do about this in the secondary school? Debbie Tremble explains why the secret might lie in metacognitive teaching ...

Poverty is on the radar of many schools, charities, and policy-makers. However, between the political rhetoric and most people’s limited lived experience of hardship, poverty can often be ...

Almost half of all LGBT pupils still face bullying at school. Teacher Elinor Williams offers five evidence-based tips to help schools be proactive in tackling homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia by ...

The rapidly and constantly shifting media habits of our young people has made media literacy education all the more vital. Andrew Jones considers what media literacy is and evidence-informed tips for ...

PANS stands for paediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, while PANDAS stands for paediatric auto-immune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infections. PANS and PANDAS are ...

This episode looks at the opportunities and risks presented by artificial intelligence (AI) in schools, offering advice and suggestions for whole-school AI policy and strategy as well as for teaching, ...

Thomas Guskey’s five levels for evaluating CPD provide a strong base to ensure your school’s CPD offer is effective. Bridget Clay looks at how you might apply these principles in your school We know ...