Manchester Communication Research School
@mancomrs.bsky.social
Manchester Communication Research School- part of the Research Schools Network and here to share what we know about evidence informed practice.
Great teaching with manipulatives doesn’t happen by chance — it’s built through purposeful PD.
Luke Rhodes shares how professional development has transformed manipulative use across his school. See more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/mobilis...
Luke Rhodes shares how professional development has transformed manipulative use across his school. See more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/mobilis...
Mobilising mathematical manipulatives through purposeful professional…
How can professional development be the key to effective manipulative use?
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Great teaching with manipulatives doesn’t happen by chance — it’s built through purposeful PD.
Luke Rhodes shares how professional development has transformed manipulative use across his school. See more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/mobilis...
Luke Rhodes shares how professional development has transformed manipulative use across his school. See more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/mobilis...
🖊️ Fluent transcription skills are the foundation for confident writing. In a latest Clips from the Classroom, literacy specialist Chloe Butlin explores how building transcription fluency supports stronger writing outcomes. See more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/how-sen...
Fluent transcription skills as the foundations for writing
Clips from the Classroom’ shows fluent transcription supports confident writing.
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 6:56 AM
🖊️ Fluent transcription skills are the foundation for confident writing. In a latest Clips from the Classroom, literacy specialist Chloe Butlin explores how building transcription fluency supports stronger writing outcomes. See more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/how-sen...
@theeef.bsky.social 's Content and Engagement Specialist for Early Years, explores the research evidence and suggests how educators can put it into action. See more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/power-o...
‘I hear thunder’: using the power of nursery rhymes to boost…
How can nursery rhymes support children’s learning and development?
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 7:10 AM
@theeef.bsky.social 's Content and Engagement Specialist for Early Years, explores the research evidence and suggests how educators can put it into action. See more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/power-o...
📚 New research shows disadvantaged schools face bigger challenges attracting teachers — especially in secondary. Costly fixes mean retention matters more than ever.
🔗 Explore the findings here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/challen...
🔗 Explore the findings here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/challen...
Study highlights additional challenges disadvantaged schools face in…
New package of research and resources on recruitment and retention
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk
November 7, 2025 at 7:06 AM
📚 New research shows disadvantaged schools face bigger challenges attracting teachers — especially in secondary. Costly fixes mean retention matters more than ever.
🔗 Explore the findings here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/challen...
🔗 Explore the findings here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/challen...
In this new blog @theeef.bsky.social senior content and engagement manager, Harry Madgwick, explores new findings from an annual teacher and leader survey into research evidence use. See more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/support...
Who can support school leaders to engage with and act on research…
New survey explores how school leaders access and apply research evidence.
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 6:50 AM
In this new blog @theeef.bsky.social senior content and engagement manager, Harry Madgwick, explores new findings from an annual teacher and leader survey into research evidence use. See more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/support...
Have you listened to the @theeef.bsky.social's latest episode of their podcast, ‘Evidence into Action’, focusing on sustaining a Pupil Premium strategy. Access it here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/new-eef...
New EEF podcast: Sustaining your Pupil Premium strategy
What does the evidence tell us about effective use of the Pupil Premium?
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk
November 3, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Have you listened to the @theeef.bsky.social's latest episode of their podcast, ‘Evidence into Action’, focusing on sustaining a Pupil Premium strategy. Access it here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/new-eef...
@EducEndowFoundn senior content and engagement manager, Harry Madgwick, explores new findings from an annual teacher and leader survey into research evidence use. See more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/support...
Who can support school leaders to engage with and act on research…
New survey explores how school leaders access and apply research evidence.
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 5:53 AM
@EducEndowFoundn senior content and engagement manager, Harry Madgwick, explores new findings from an annual teacher and leader survey into research evidence use. See more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/support...
Director of Pinnacle Learning Research School and Trust Director of Professional Development, explores the KEEP framework and how they have used it to strengthen professional development across their Sixth Form College. See more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/keep-fr...
How our Sixth Form College use the KEEP Framework to support…
The KEEP framework: an evidence-informed approach to effective PD in the 16–19 sector.
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk
October 15, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Director of Pinnacle Learning Research School and Trust Director of Professional Development, explores the KEEP framework and how they have used it to strengthen professional development across their Sixth Form College. See more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/keep-fr...
Defining “disadvantage” for 16–19 evaluations is complex — each measure has pros and cons for accuracy, coverage, and consistency. @EducEndowFoundn’s Senior Evaluation Manager unpacks the strengths and limits of different approaches. Read: tinyurl.com/mv6rrudv
October 13, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Defining “disadvantage” for 16–19 evaluations is complex — each measure has pros and cons for accuracy, coverage, and consistency. @EducEndowFoundn’s Senior Evaluation Manager unpacks the strengths and limits of different approaches. Read: tinyurl.com/mv6rrudv
🤝 Tackling disadvantage takes everyone - leaders, teachers, parents & governors. In this guest blog, Stella Jones shares how they've developed the UNITE framework, to turn equity from policy into practice. Read Stella's blog here: ow.ly/Pl0950WWuCR
Why uniting the whole school community around disadvantage matters
UNITE framework: strategic, whole-school approach to closing attainment gaps
ow.ly
October 9, 2025 at 5:50 AM
🤝 Tackling disadvantage takes everyone - leaders, teachers, parents & governors. In this guest blog, Stella Jones shares how they've developed the UNITE framework, to turn equity from policy into practice. Read Stella's blog here: ow.ly/Pl0950WWuCR
📱 Texting parents about how many school days their child has missed can help improve attendance.
New research shows communication matters.
Read more 👉 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/evaluat...
New research shows communication matters.
Read more 👉 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/evaluat...
Texting parents about number of school days their child has missed…
The EEF is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement.
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk
October 8, 2025 at 5:39 AM
📱 Texting parents about how many school days their child has missed can help improve attendance.
New research shows communication matters.
Read more 👉 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/evaluat...
New research shows communication matters.
Read more 👉 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/evaluat...
📣Calling primary schools!
The @theeef.bsky.social are looking for classes to take part in a brand-new @WhatWorked study to test the feasibility of a new research method – teacher-led micro RCTs. You'll test a spelling intervention and receive a tailored impact report.
tinyurl.com/mrrm27zs
The @theeef.bsky.social are looking for classes to take part in a brand-new @WhatWorked study to test the feasibility of a new research method – teacher-led micro RCTs. You'll test a spelling intervention and receive a tailored impact report.
tinyurl.com/mrrm27zs
Exploring the Feasibility of Teacher-Led Micro-RCTs for Educational…
This feasibility study explores whether an online platform enabling teacher-led micro-RCTs can serve as an effective evaluation tool for EEF’s Teacher…
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October 2, 2025 at 5:49 AM
📣Calling primary schools!
The @theeef.bsky.social are looking for classes to take part in a brand-new @WhatWorked study to test the feasibility of a new research method – teacher-led micro RCTs. You'll test a spelling intervention and receive a tailored impact report.
tinyurl.com/mrrm27zs
The @theeef.bsky.social are looking for classes to take part in a brand-new @WhatWorked study to test the feasibility of a new research method – teacher-led micro RCTs. You'll test a spelling intervention and receive a tailored impact report.
tinyurl.com/mrrm27zs
Want to inspire purposeful writing in the early years? ✍️ Our latest Clips from the Classroom shows how play can build children’s capability & motivation to write. Watch here 👉https://researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-the-classroom/literacy/developing-childrens-capability-and-motivation-to-write
October 1, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Want to inspire purposeful writing in the early years? ✍️ Our latest Clips from the Classroom shows how play can build children’s capability & motivation to write. Watch here 👉https://researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-the-classroom/literacy/developing-childrens-capability-and-motivation-to-write
🚀 New guidance to support professional development in 16–19 settings!
Check out the new @theeef.bsky.social online resource to help staff thrive and grow 👉 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/16-19/contin...
Check out the new @theeef.bsky.social online resource to help staff thrive and grow 👉 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/16-19/contin...
Effective Professional Development in 16-19 settings
The EEF is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement.
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk
September 30, 2025 at 5:47 AM
🚀 New guidance to support professional development in 16–19 settings!
Check out the new @theeef.bsky.social online resource to help staff thrive and grow 👉 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/16-19/contin...
Check out the new @theeef.bsky.social online resource to help staff thrive and grow 👉 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/16-19/contin...
Whether you’re leading whole-school strategy or working at a departmental level, the new updated @theeef.bsky.social pupil premium guide guide helps you make confident, evidence-informed decisions. 📷 Explore the free guide today: tinyurl.com/bdw6u73b
The EEF Guide to the Pupil Premium
The EEF is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement.
tinyurl.com
September 29, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Whether you’re leading whole-school strategy or working at a departmental level, the new updated @theeef.bsky.social pupil premium guide guide helps you make confident, evidence-informed decisions. 📷 Explore the free guide today: tinyurl.com/bdw6u73b
🚀 New from ImpactEd: Guidance to help education organisations scale programmes sustainably without losing impact. Explore resources for delivery teams + insights from our Director 👉 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/impact-...
Scaling educational programmes without losing impact
New ImpactEd guidance to help education organisations scale sustainably while preserving impact
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk
September 26, 2025 at 5:51 AM
🚀 New from ImpactEd: Guidance to help education organisations scale programmes sustainably without losing impact. Explore resources for delivery teams + insights from our Director 👉 educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/impact-...
The @EducEndowFoundn are commissioning research teams for 4 new projects:
Transition from school → 16–19 , School & classroom climate , Supporting pupil transitions,16–19 education
See more here:👉 ow.ly/4YuT50WyJhF
Transition from school → 16–19 , School & classroom climate , Supporting pupil transitions,16–19 education
See more here:👉 ow.ly/4YuT50WyJhF
Tenders
Opportunities to submit proposals for tenders
ow.ly
September 25, 2025 at 6:06 AM
The @EducEndowFoundn are commissioning research teams for 4 new projects:
Transition from school → 16–19 , School & classroom climate , Supporting pupil transitions,16–19 education
See more here:👉 ow.ly/4YuT50WyJhF
Transition from school → 16–19 , School & classroom climate , Supporting pupil transitions,16–19 education
See more here:👉 ow.ly/4YuT50WyJhF
The @theeef.bsky.social have launched their Evidence Partnership for 16–19. Six FE & sixth-form colleges from across England will help turn research into practice. See more information here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/new-gui...
New guidance launched to support great teaching in 16-19 settings
New guidance and Evidence Partnership to support the 16–19 sector
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk
September 24, 2025 at 5:49 AM
The @theeef.bsky.social have launched their Evidence Partnership for 16–19. Six FE & sixth-form colleges from across England will help turn research into practice. See more information here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/new-gui...
💫New 💫 PD guidance for 16–19 from the @theeef.bsky.social dropped yesterday! 3 evidence-based recommendations to strengthen support: Build a culture of CPD, Use the KEEP framework and focus on evidence-informed content!
Download it here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/16-19/contin...
Download it here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/16-19/contin...
Effective Professional Development in 16-19 settings
The EEF is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement.
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk
September 24, 2025 at 5:47 AM
💫New 💫 PD guidance for 16–19 from the @theeef.bsky.social dropped yesterday! 3 evidence-based recommendations to strengthen support: Build a culture of CPD, Use the KEEP framework and focus on evidence-informed content!
Download it here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/16-19/contin...
Download it here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/16-19/contin...
Are you looking to developing children's capability and motivation to write in the Early Years? Take a look at our recent clips from the classroom on using play to engage children in the early years in purposeful writing opportunities. Watch it here: researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t...
Developing children's capability and motivation to write
Using play to engage children in the early years in purposeful writing opportunities.
researchschool.org.uk
September 23, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Are you looking to developing children's capability and motivation to write in the Early Years? Take a look at our recent clips from the classroom on using play to engage children in the early years in purposeful writing opportunities. Watch it here: researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t...
Why uniting the whole school community around disadvantage matters. A structured, whole-school approach to engaging all members of the school community – staff, families, governors and parents – around the mission of equity. See more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/uniting...
Why uniting the whole school community around disadvantage matters
UNITE framework: strategic, whole-school approach to closing attainment gaps
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk
September 22, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Why uniting the whole school community around disadvantage matters. A structured, whole-school approach to engaging all members of the school community – staff, families, governors and parents – around the mission of equity. See more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/uniting...
Schools identify low literacy skills and poor attendance as the biggest challenges to disadvantaged pupils’ attainment. New analysis released as @EducEndowFoundn publishes updated guide to support Pupil Premium spending- see more here educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/biggest...
Schools identify low literacy skills and poor attendance as the…
The EEF is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement.
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk
September 18, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Schools identify low literacy skills and poor attendance as the biggest challenges to disadvantaged pupils’ attainment. New analysis released as @EducEndowFoundn publishes updated guide to support Pupil Premium spending- see more here educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/biggest...
What stops a pupil’s bright ideas from becoming strong writing? @theeef.bsky.social literacy specialist, considers ‘The Simple View of Writing’ as a framework for supporting writing in the classroom. See more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/how-the...
How 'The Simple View of Writing' can help you develop your pupils'…
What stops a pupil’s bright ideas from becoming strong writing?
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk
September 16, 2025 at 6:00 AM
What stops a pupil’s bright ideas from becoming strong writing? @theeef.bsky.social literacy specialist, considers ‘The Simple View of Writing’ as a framework for supporting writing in the classroom. See more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/how-the...
Designed for school leaders, the new @theeef.bsky.social updated guide to Pupil Premium offers:
📘 Step-by-step support for your strategy
📊 Evidence you can trust
🎥 ‘Talking head’ videos with real school insights
See more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/using-pupil-...
📘 Step-by-step support for your strategy
📊 Evidence you can trust
🎥 ‘Talking head’ videos with real school insights
See more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/using-pupil-...
The EEF Guide to the Pupil Premium
The EEF is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement.
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk
September 15, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Designed for school leaders, the new @theeef.bsky.social updated guide to Pupil Premium offers:
📘 Step-by-step support for your strategy
📊 Evidence you can trust
🎥 ‘Talking head’ videos with real school insights
See more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/using-pupil-...
📘 Step-by-step support for your strategy
📊 Evidence you can trust
🎥 ‘Talking head’ videos with real school insights
See more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/using-pupil-...
Our first blog of the term is written by our Director Susie Fraser: Taking a less is more approach to using research evidence. Not a bad mantra for life really! Read it here
Taking a less is more approach to using research well
If you are anything like me, you might have spent the summer holidays, dipping into research articles or books that you had saved somewhere but hadn’t quite had time to fully get into or absorb dur…
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September 12, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Our first blog of the term is written by our Director Susie Fraser: Taking a less is more approach to using research evidence. Not a bad mantra for life really! Read it here