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A spiral of disciplined inquiry

Implications for teachers and school research leads undertaking practitioner inquiry.

Learning through ‘guided’ play can be as effective as adult-led instruction up to at least age eight

Play-based learning may also have a more positive effect on younger children’s acquisition of important early maths skills compared with traditional, direct instruction

Getting better at analysing what the experts write and say

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Engaging with ‘experts’. Article by Gary Jones.

Parent-teacher relationship vital to home schooling

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Primary teachers provide a range of practical and emotional support alongside academic assistance to parents.

The school research lead – the evidence says it’s a good idea – should you do it?

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A checklist for adopting a change. Article by Gary Jones.

Children’s relationships with teachers remained strong despite emotional toll of pandemic

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Cardiff University study shows how relationships between teachers and students remained positive during the pandemic.

The Perils of Sharing Good Practice

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Do we need to be vaccinated against the sharing of good practice virus? Article by Gary Jones.

Researchers find that primary school tests have little effect on children’s happiness and wellbeing

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Study compares pupils taking tests in England, to those who do not in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Leading the Use of Research & Evidence in Schools

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Displaying ‘phronesis’ or ‘practical wisdom’ in the promotion of research and evidence-informed agenda within a school. Article by Gary Jones

Youngest class members face low educational achievement

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Research from King’s College London

Girls less likely to see science as a viable career when taught alongside scientifically confident classmates

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Research published in British Journal of Sociology of Education

Teacher burnout causing exodus from the profession

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New study from the University of York finds that burnout increases the chance of teachers leaving the profession

GCSE results linked to child’s enjoyment of school aged six

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Researchers from University of Bristol find that pupil’s school enjoyment measured at six years old indicates GCSE success at 16.

It’s official – Out of hour e-mails cause stress!

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Researchers proved that “out-of-hours” e-mails lead ‘to “burnout” and diminished work-family balance.

@OfstedNews publishes research review on geography

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The latest review looks at geography education.