Research
The latest from the world of education research including pedagogical studies, national school survey data and classroom case studies
Yesterday
14th May 2024
Managed moves ‘more than double’ over two years
Pupils involved are more likely to be disadvantaged and less likely to achieve grade 4 in GCSE English and maths, analysis finds
‘Significant’ primary teacher shortages likely despite falling rolls
Raising teacher pay by less than national average should be ‘unthinkable’ for the next government, experts warn
Daily worship in schools opposed by most leaders
The law requiring schools in England to hold daily acts of collective worship is ‘divisive’ and ‘deeply unpopular’, according to a survey for the National Secular Society
Teachers spend increasing time on mental health support, finds research
Teach First polling highlights workload pressure on teachers due to worsening pupil mental health, as well as potential impact on the recruitment and retention crisis
Wednesday
1st May 2024
‘Alternative Big Listen’ to probe single-word Ofsted ratings
Former senior inspectors launch their own consultation on Ofsted, amid concerns that the watchdog is failing to ask important questions
Exclusive
Why you’re probably wrong about the science of learning
The science of learning has become embroiled in an ideological argument that has little to do with the reality of what it can and cannot do for teaching, argues Jared Cooney Horvath
Monday
29th Apr 2024
Why education research needs to be more open
An open-access approach to sharing data makes studies more useful for everyone, argues Christian Bokhove
How we give teachers time and space to innovate
From dual coding to reading for pleasure, a trust leader outlines the benefits that can come from giving teachers time to test out their own educational research-informed ideas
Wednesday
17th Apr 2024
How to get feedback right to create better learners
Getting feedback can be tough, and acting on it even tougher – so we must ensure our classes are taught to respond to feedback in a purposeful way, says Michael Hobbiss
Schools now ‘biggest source of food aid’ for families
One in five schools is now running a food bank, says report warning that policymakers are unaware of the scale of child hunger