Education Endowment Foundation

Evidence is valuable even when a study finds no clear impact. It helps us challenge assumptions, understand why an approach may not work, and make better decisions about what to try next. Good evidence doesn’t just show us what works. It helps us understand what doesn’t, and why.

Effective classroom adaptations don’t have to mean doing more. They can support thinking rather than reduce it, build on high-quality teaching, and be small changes to existing practice. Our blog explores how scenario-based learning can help teachers reflect on what works, and why. buff.ly/LHsk0C6

Oak’s new AI assistant, Alia, reduced primary teachers’ lesson-planning time by 24%, according to a trial by @theeef.bsky.social – but teachers who used the tool had 'mixed' views about its effectiveness

We’re asking the sector what they need from research – can you help spread the word? Share our consultation with your network and help us make sure future EEF research tackles the questions that matter most to educators. Find out more: tinyurl.com/ycy7fsfv

More than 200,000 teachers have taken part in professional development built on EEF-backed evidence. Improving teaching and learning by putting evidence into action.

What questions about education would you like to see more research on? Tell us what matters in your work. We want to hear from teachers, school leaders and people working across education. Share your views by 9 October: buff.ly/uax4T8p

We must build closer connections between research and practice to make sure the questions researchers are asking are grounded in everyday realities, says CEO @beckyfrancis.bsky.social as @theeef.bsky.social launches consultation on the challenges facing education

We want to hear from you! What challenges and questions are on your mind when it comes to education? Whether you’re a teacher, school leader or work for an organisation in education, your experience can help shape the future of our research. Take part: tinyurl.com/ycy7fsfv

How well does your Pupil Premium strategy reflect the needs of your pupils? Our research analyses over 1,000 Pupil Premium strategy statements and offers some useful questions to reflect on. Your strategy should reflect your pupils and context. eef.li/zKWcKQ

New opportunity to shape the future of education research. Teaching and learning evidence is most valuable when it’s used. Help us make sure our priorities reflect your priorities. Complete our consultation: eefoundation.tfaforms.net/5044606

What should education research focus on next? We’re asking people working in and with education to help shape our future research priorities. Your experiences, challenges and questions can help us understand where further evidence could be most useful. Closes 9 October 2026. tinyurl.com/ypfhr9xm

Inclusive teaching starts with knowing your learners and responding to what they show you. A pupil who needed scaffolding yesterday may be ready to work independently today. Checking for understanding helps teachers decide what to do next. buff.ly/SFkXLZE

📣 Our Autumn 2026 funding round is open. We’re looking to support pilot, efficacy and effectiveness trials of fully developed Reception programmes focused on: 🗣️ Language development 🔎 Identification and support 🏫 Reception leadership 📅 Apply by 11am, 2 November. tinyurl.com/4w728p26

Adaptive expertise is about knowing when and how to respond to what pupils are showing you. Notice. Interpret. Respond. Review. The goal is to remove barriers to learning while keeping expectations and ambition high. Adaptive Expertise: tinyurl.com/yc4e2ezk

A Pupil Premium strategy isn’t a one-off exercise. Our new monitoring and reflection resource can help you build regular opportunities to pause, reflect, and decide what to do next. 🔗 Explore: buff.ly/7mDGwRo

Today is the launch of the 2025 @oecdstatistics.bsky.social PISA results, with the latest evidence on comparative international school performance. Our CEO Professor Becky Francis is speaking at the launch event @ucl.ac.uk. To watch live from 11am, register now: buff.ly/2rtlceq

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Congratulations to all our teachers and leaders! We are international top 10 for reading, maths and science, and are bucking global trends of learning decline 👏

I'm looking forward to speaking on this at the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social #PISA2025 launch event this morning.

The EEF Guide to the Pupil Premium: 💡 Practical, step-by-step framework 🍎 Tiered approach: teaching, support and strategy 🔍 Reflection and monitoring tool 👩🏽‍🏫 Insights from school leaders 📘 Evidence you can trust Help make sure your funding makes a difference. buff.ly/x6pt5rc

Back to school? Our practical resources for planning, teaching, and implementation can support you in the year ahead. Explore resources by phase: buff.ly/n6whgeF

Improving feedback is one of three approaches with the strongest evidence base for developing independent learners in 16-19 education. Our new resource explores the evidence and practical considerations for settings: buff.ly/Km9tZil

Supporting metacognition and self-regulation is one of three approaches with the strongest evidence base identified in our new resource. Explore the evidence, implementation considerations, and opportunities for 16-19 settings: buff.ly/Km9tZil

How can colleges develop independent learners? We’ve identified three promising approaches from the evidence base: - Supporting metacognition - Improving feedback - Encouraging collaborative learning Explore our new guide for 16-19: tinyurl.com/3r9rpha7

How can we help 16-19 learners become more independent in their learning? Launching next week, our latest resource brings together evidence-informed approaches, including metacognition, collaborative learning, and feedback. More soon 👀

Looking for EEF resources and guidance? Whether you work in early years, primary, secondary or 16-19 education you can explore practical resources, guidance on teaching and learning, and opportunities to take part in research. 🌱 Early years 📚 Primary 🏫 Secondary 📜 16-19 tinyurl.com/2fez5r5p

📢 Deadline extended We’re commissioning a team to map professional development programmes and structured practice support for early years educators working with children aged 0-2 in England. 📅 New deadline: 7th September 2026 Find out more and apply: tinyurl.com/2xthbsh8

Join our team! Do you have a passion for improving education through evidence? We’re recruiting for an international manager to support the Evidence for Education Network. It’s a chance to combine project management, relationship-building, and global collaboration. Apply: tinyurl.com/d2abzed8

New invitation to tender - we're commissioning a team to map the availability of professional development programmes and structured practice support used by early years educators working with children aged 0-2 years in England. Apply by 21 August: tinyurl.com/2xthbsh8

Today @youthendowmentfund.org.uk have published an evaluation report which found a small positive effect on school engagement for a social and emotional learning programme targeting secondary school boys. Read more: youthendowmentfund.org.uk/funding/eval...

Inclusive teaching is about helping every child to participate and succeed in school. For teachers and school leaders in mainstream schools, inclusive teaching is both a challenge and an opportunity. Our new guide is here to help you: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

The Clips from the Classroom series shows video examples of real classroom teaching. This term the Research Schools Network added a range of new videos. For example, 'closing the word gap' and 'promoting metacognition and self-regulated learning'. Explore now: researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t...

In 16-19 learning “a lot of students are in a bit of a transition. Suddenly they’re expected to study independently, revise effectively, and perform in high-stakes assessments. Metacognitive practice is really about helping them bridge that gap." educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/why-met...

“Teachers can leave specific gaps where learners have time to think for themselves. Questions such as ‘Why did I do it that way?’ or ‘What do you think I am going to do next?’ can encourage engagement.” How thinking aloud can support learning: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/16-19/thinki...

We’ve submitted a response to the Department for Education’s consultation on how to measure performance for 16 – 19 learners. Read it here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/respons...

In 16-19 learning “a lot of students are in a bit of a transition. Suddenly they’re expected to study independently, revise effectively, and perform in high-stakes assessments. Metacognitive practice is really about helping them bridge that gap." educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/why-met...

How can the further education sector take an evidence-informed approach to metacognition? That was the question that we explored at the recent EEF-Gatsby conference. Becca Phillips rounds up all the insights from the event: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/why-met...

Reception lays the foundations for future learning and success. In this latest @theeef.bsky.social, our Director Claire Williams shares insights into the development of the new Excellence in Reception Teaching framework Read here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/support... #EEF

Checking for understanding is only part of the story. Our new Clips from the Classroom videos show how teachers use what pupils’ answers reveal to adapt teaching in the moment: - spotting misconceptions - deciding when to reteach - helping more pupils move forward Watch the clips: eef.li/RhfQw2

Welcome to the new Secretary of State for Education @lucympowell.bsky.social. We look forward to working with you to promote evidence-based practice and reduce the attainment gap.

52,000 teachers started professional development built on EEF-backed evidence last year. Our latest blog looks at how we've supported the new Excellence in Reception Teaching framework, bringing together research, policy and classroom expertise to support Reception teachers. tinyurl.com/mvrv7fc2

As the summer break begins for many, we’d like to thank all the teachers, leaders and support staff for the work you’ve done to support children and young people’s learning and development this year. We hope you have the opportunity to rest, reflect and recharge over the summer.

Supporting inclusive teaching starts with meaningful professional conversations. Our guide helps leaders shape a shared, evidence‑informed approach, useful as schools and trusts prepare for inclusion strategy development ahead of December 2026. tinyurl.com/bdemt6hd

What can colleges gain from taking part in an EEF project? For one maths team, it meant opportunities to: - reflect on practice - engage with evidence-informed approaches - strengthen collaboration - contribute to research tinyurl.com/4akkjmbs

Try Scenario Space - interactive classroom scenarios that help you explore how our guide to inclusive teaching works in practice. scenariospace.org

Not every adaptation supports learning. Our new guide to inclusive teaching helps schools think about which changes to teaching are most likely to help pupils overcome barriers and take part in lessons. Explore now: tinyurl.com/3ny8hw8y

My op ed for @schoolsweek.bsky.social, challenging myths around inclusive teaching schoolsweek.co.uk/inclusive-te... @theeef.bsky.social

New: The EEF Guide to Inclusive Teaching Contains advice about supporting every child to participate and succeed in school - including those with additional needs. Explore the guide and accompanying scenario-based training resources: tinyurl.com/3ny8hw8y

New: The EEF Guide to Inclusive Teaching Designed to help you: - build on effective universal teaching - make evidence-informed adaptations - reflect on what helps learning Explore the guide and scenario-based training resources now: tinyurl.com/3ny8hw8y

Better maths feedback starts with pupils doing the thinking. - Turn feedback into a challenge - Build independence and metacognition - Give less, but make it count - Balance explicit teaching with reasoning time Let pupils be the detectives. researchschool.org.uk/exchange/new...

High-quality maths talk is planned, not accidental. A shared approach between teachers and teaching assistants can create richer opportunities for pupils to explain, justify and connect their mathematical thinking. tinyurl.com/yerc6kbm