We welcome the extension of the Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs programme & the launch next week of expanded early education provision by Department for Education. We urge the government to build on this momentum & to work with the sector to ensure high-quality, inclusive provision.

🏫 Wishing all those returning to work in education settings after the summer break, a very warm welcome back. We hope that this year is great! #backtoschool

💡 If you’re a headteacher considering staff development for the new school year ahead, take a look at our guidance on effective professional development. Download now: eef.li/epd

What impacts have COVID lockdowns had on children starting school this year? Hear from our Senior Content Manager Julian Grenier CBE as part of this piece: ow.ly/W9Sg50Tcn5T

📣 Calling post-16 maths teachers! We’re recruiting for FE colleges and sixth forms to take part in our trial of Uni of Nottingham #WeAreUoN’s Mastering Maths, designed to help improve GCSE maths resit outcomes. Find out more: ow.ly/2G7I50T9QsB

“The key person eases children’s transition from home to nursery through purposeful, well-timed action. Seemingly small gestures, make all the difference.” Louise Jackson, our early years specialist alumna explores the vital role of the key person. 👉eef.li/wTsVf3

💡 Our co-CEO, Chris Paterson, has commented on the Ofsted response to its Big Listen consultation. Read more: eef.li/y2SP9d

💡 “You can fundamentally create a society with an improving climate for change.” Melody Thomas of Gloucestershire Research School considers education settings as their own ​‘society’. Read more: ow.ly/CBeq50T9RCO

Join us online to find out more about Embedding Formative Assessment. Explore the impact of teacher habit change on learner engagement, motivation and GCSE results. Find out more: ow.ly/kMmk50SA9WU #edutwitter Corinne Lynn Settle EEF Chartered College of Teaching

Do you work in a post-16 setting in northern England? You could take part in our pilot of Tutor Trust - Equity in education, a programme designed to support Key Stage 5 learners resitting GCSE maths and English through one-to-one tutoring and coaching. Sign-up now: ow.ly/luPx50RquMO

🌟 Are you thinking about your primary school’s approach to social and emotional learning? Our guidance report is available now: eef.li/primary-sel

🏫 “To ensure a new approach becomes part of normal practice, it is vital that it is kept live.” Durrington Research School consider the importance of keeping desired changes firmly in the present. Read more: ow.ly/xc0550T9SVC

👏 This work highlights the importance of international collaboration to boost our global evidence base.

👏 Good to see the breadth of backgrounds and experience across these groups, including our own co-CEOs, Chris and Emily.

Early years settings know the value that storybooks bring to their day-to-day practice. We’re looking for settings to take part in ‘Story Choices,’ a free project that looks at different approaches to interactive reading with Julia Carroll. Sign up now: ow.ly/Miu950STTVq

💡 As we settle into the new school year, it's a great time to focus on supporting pupil attendance. Take a look at our evidence-driven resources to help you develop a supportive culture on improving attendance. Explore: ow.ly/bIXU50T9T8N