Metacognitive questioning brilliantly modelled by Durrington Research School with pause points for reflection and useful downloads for further reading. researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-the…

Julian Grenier CBE Excellent article Julian. The issue is complex and needs further enquiry. I’m researching parental and EYPs experience of supporting toilet training to try and work out what help and info they need with this crucial milestone.

💡 Grace Coker, our maths specialist will be leading part of this webinar on how parents can use games to encourage children's development in maths. Register: bit.ly/eefMaths

Teacher autonomy: Mark Enser 🌍 asks: How much is possible? Is it in the best interests of the child? Is it in the best interests of the teacher? for Tes: tes.com/magazine/teach… (And is it better to think on terms of 'agency' rather than 'autonomy'?)

Is your early years setting looking to boost staff development and confidence in maths teaching? Consider taking part in NDNA’s Maths Champions, a free, low-cost, professional development programme to support children in early years settings. 👉eef.li/recruitment

Really insightful infographic about the Mukwashi Trust School. Mukwashi is a ‘low-resource school’ in Zambia Find out more, including how you can offer support ⤵️ support.mukwashi-school.org

💡 We’ve updated our suite of Pupil Premium resources! The resources are designed to help you maximise the impact of your strategy to raise the attainment of pupils from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. 1/5

Our #SchoolReadiness report started a conversation about toilet training. This Julian Grenier CBE article discusses social change, parenting approaches & shares guidance from iHV on how schools might approach the toilet training challenge. Tes kinsq.org/3B9aAjA

.Julian Grenier CBE is spot on here. We are too shy about giving parents clear guidance on what works for things like potty training. This makes parents' lives harder - even more so for those with limited time and resources.

I feel so emotional watching today's KS2 Reading Fluency Project launch with EEF trial participants, expertly led by Kathy Juliet Yrs of hard work culminating in this moment. Here's to nurturing confident, purposeful, joyful readers! HFL Education

Delighted that "Embedding formative assessment"—developed by Siobhan Leahy, myself and the SSAT—has been selected by the EEF as one of its "Promising Programmes": bit.ly/4etcM3S

"Physical development is crucial for children’s overall progress. It lays building blocks for their later physical capabilities and health.” Sinéad McMahon introduces a new resource to help early years staff encourage children’s physical development. 👉eef.li/hHhVhP

Brilliant summary of evidence-informed approaches to physical development in the early years from Sinéad McMahon ⭐️

The #OBC attracts people to sign up,but then don’t attend! To address this, we have charged £5 so people commit. This will be donated to a Food Bank. Interesting, the sign-up rate is much lower. Are we not prepared to improve our relationship with Ofsted & help a Food Bank?...

📢 Calling all primary school head teachers! 🌟Would you like to learn more about #earlyyears? 🌟Join our coffee break briefing on Wednesday 2nd October 10am - 11am ☕️ Sign up here ➡️ rb.gy/amkoyx

📢Calling education professionals! There’s still time to take part in our annual survey. Our survey helps us understand the pressures and priorities you’re currently facing and make sure that the support we offer is as helpful and relevant as possible. 👉tinyurl.com/2s36dzj3

🌟 What do we really know about how to improve pupil attendance? Our rapid evidence assessment examines the existing research. Read more: ow.ly/n1vB50QxeZQ

It’s been a wonderful day celebrating the success of our students with their graduation at Symphony Hall in Birmingham.