NEW BLOG POST: Metacognition.....Just good teaching? Based on the EEF Metacognition Guidance, I have summed my thoughts on Metacognition and parallels to #CogSciSci and work done with SLOP’s by Adam Boxer and Dr Chillimamp (@drchillimamp on Threads). Feedback welcomed! goo.gl/ToavAD

Great Teaching.  The Power of Expectations. teacherhead.com/2018/09/02/gre…

“It’s like you’re being completely deluded over the reality of what is going on in the classroom” says Charlie Stayt. “I visit schools all the time. I am very happy to visit ANY school in England” says Nick Gibb #parents #parenting #taxpayer #politics #education #ukedchat

New blog post: The Spirit Level ten years on. spiritleveldelusion.blogspot.com/2019/03/the-sp…

Interested in a quick way into the high-quality evidence the EEF makes freely available to all schools? Then have a read of this new guide for governing boards: eef.li/GovernorGuide/

Check out this piece from Apolitical about our #TipsbyText learning and development programme for young children in collaboration with EEF. apolitical.co/solution_artic…

Nearly three times as many children from the highest income households take part in music activities compared to the lowest income households 🎹🎸 #UnequalPlayingField #socialmobility Read our report here bit.ly/ecpressr

This lovely film is a snapshot of life for our volunteer crews, who leave festivities, family gatherings, warm beds, hot meals and at times, jobs, to go out to sea to save lives. Thank you for your support, and Merry Christmas. #RNLI

After a tough year, lots of kids are feeling unsettled. Every Mind Matters is here to help support their mental wellbeing.

"My parents hadn't been to university. I didn't really know how to apply and what to look for in universities, but the Sutton Trust have really helped in terms of support."

Covid cases among secondary school-aged children rise in England theguardian.com/world/2020/oct…

Message from Prince Harry to the 45,000 people taking on the Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday ❤️✨

To mitigate against the disproportionate impact of school closures on lower-income pupils, we think more resources should be targeted directly at disadvantaged pupils, in addition to those already allocated through the National Tutoring Programme.

This youth panel is filling me with hope

#MyDiverseEdPledge is to embrace critical thinking - even,and especially when it feels “too political”! @Ethical_Leader

Tributes pour in for education "trailblazer" Shirley Williams, former education secretary and champion of the comprehensive school system: tes.com/news/tributes-…

Sad to hear of the passing of former education secretary Shirley Williams, who was the oldest surviving edu sec. She took the role for Labour in the 70s amid the grammar school changed and was a formidable force. theguardian.com/politics/2021/…

Finding it interesting (ironic even,) that a decision that seems to be driven by the ultimate greed of an elite group of investors and owners is called out by the PM for being bad for football - erm, can someone point out that this is effectively how he is running the country...?

Join us for a Complimentary webinar with Carol Ann Tomlinson Dylan Wiliam and Jay McTighe on #Assessment What? Why? and How? Please register with the link below. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Nancy in Lux will be moderating the session. #ChaptersConnect

Totally brilliant! This made my morning!!! X