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.
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
A child’s background shouldn’t decide their future. Yet disadvantaged pupils finish secondary school almost 2 years behind their peers.
Here is the new @theeef.bsky.social Guide to Pupil Premium released this week! Explore the digital guide here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/using-pupil-...
Here is the new @theeef.bsky.social Guide to Pupil Premium released this week! Explore the digital guide here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/using-pupil-...
September 12, 2025 at 5:55 AM
A child’s background shouldn’t decide their future. Yet disadvantaged pupils finish secondary school almost 2 years behind their peers.
Here is the new @theeef.bsky.social Guide to Pupil Premium released this week! Explore the digital guide here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/using-pupil-...
Here is the new @theeef.bsky.social Guide to Pupil Premium released this week! Explore the digital guide here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/using-pupil-...
If you are planning your CPD curriculum for next year, make sure you’ve got a copy of the book that every CPD lead and senior leader needs
May 16, 2025 at 6:10 AM
If you are planning your CPD curriculum for next year, make sure you’ve got a copy of the book that every CPD lead and senior leader needs
🌟 The @theeef.bsky.social is looking for early years settings to take part in our trial of Early Talk Boost.
Developed by @SpeechAndLangUK, the project aims to develop vocabulary and conversation amongst 3-4-year-olds .
Find out more: eef.li/ra8YKq
Developed by @SpeechAndLangUK, the project aims to develop vocabulary and conversation amongst 3-4-year-olds .
Find out more: eef.li/ra8YKq
March 31, 2025 at 6:11 AM
🌟 The @theeef.bsky.social is looking for early years settings to take part in our trial of Early Talk Boost.
Developed by @SpeechAndLangUK, the project aims to develop vocabulary and conversation amongst 3-4-year-olds .
Find out more: eef.li/ra8YKq
Developed by @SpeechAndLangUK, the project aims to develop vocabulary and conversation amongst 3-4-year-olds .
Find out more: eef.li/ra8YKq
💡 To help you deploy your TAs well, today the @theeef.bsky.social have published updated guidance. Based on a comprehensive review of the evidence, it offers school leaders five practical recommendations to unlock the full potential. See more here: tinyurl.com/4c6f52pz
March 26, 2025 at 7:23 AM
💡 To help you deploy your TAs well, today the @theeef.bsky.social have published updated guidance. Based on a comprehensive review of the evidence, it offers school leaders five practical recommendations to unlock the full potential. See more here: tinyurl.com/4c6f52pz
The @theeef.bsky.social recently launched 11 new programmes for schools to take part in.
School leaders and schools ask a lot of questions about what taking part means, so here are some common questions to help you decide whether to take part.
School leaders and schools ask a lot of questions about what taking part means, so here are some common questions to help you decide whether to take part.
March 25, 2025 at 7:01 AM
The @theeef.bsky.social recently launched 11 new programmes for schools to take part in.
School leaders and schools ask a lot of questions about what taking part means, so here are some common questions to help you decide whether to take part.
School leaders and schools ask a lot of questions about what taking part means, so here are some common questions to help you decide whether to take part.
This week, the @theeef.bsky.social publish their updated guidance on effective deployment of teaching assistants (TAs). The update to this popular resource will focus on five clear and actionable recommendations to help schools use their TAs effectively. Stay tuned!
March 24, 2025 at 7:19 AM
This week, the @theeef.bsky.social publish their updated guidance on effective deployment of teaching assistants (TAs). The update to this popular resource will focus on five clear and actionable recommendations to help schools use their TAs effectively. Stay tuned!
NEW REPORT ALERT! Next week, @theeef.bsky.social will be publishing its updated guidance on effective deployment of teaching TAs. The update to this popular resource will focus on five clear and actionable recommendations to help schools use their TAs effectively. Stay tuned!
March 19, 2025 at 6:51 AM
NEW REPORT ALERT! Next week, @theeef.bsky.social will be publishing its updated guidance on effective deployment of teaching TAs. The update to this popular resource will focus on five clear and actionable recommendations to help schools use their TAs effectively. Stay tuned!
Download this @theeef.bsky.social resource to find out how you can promote positive mental health in your EY setting: tinyurl.com/4hvyapsz
January 30, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Download this @theeef.bsky.social resource to find out how you can promote positive mental health in your EY setting: tinyurl.com/4hvyapsz
The @theeef.bsky.social guide to effective professional development in the early years summarises the features of high-quality, evidence-based professional development (PD) opportunities for early years professionals. Take a look: eef.li/SeGHKN
January 29, 2025 at 7:34 AM
The @theeef.bsky.social guide to effective professional development in the early years summarises the features of high-quality, evidence-based professional development (PD) opportunities for early years professionals. Take a look: eef.li/SeGHKN
Jonathan Sharples talks about the @theeef.bsky.social animation that provides an overview of the recommendations from our updated implementation guidance. See more details here: eef.li/asYRuE
January 28, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Jonathan Sharples talks about the @theeef.bsky.social animation that provides an overview of the recommendations from our updated implementation guidance. See more details here: eef.li/asYRuE
Are you considering professional development opportunities for your school or setting, take a look at our Clips from the Classroom. The video library from the @theeef.bsky.social features evidence-informed approaches in action. Browse here: ow.ly/nHPp50Uyf6T
January 23, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Are you considering professional development opportunities for your school or setting, take a look at our Clips from the Classroom. The video library from the @theeef.bsky.social features evidence-informed approaches in action. Browse here: ow.ly/nHPp50Uyf6T
Come and join us for our North West SEND conference. We have two wonderful guest speakers @sendmattersuk.bsky.social and @johntomsett.bsky.social, plus lots of other speakers excited to share all their knowledge with you! Get your tickets now!
January 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Come and join us for our North West SEND conference. We have two wonderful guest speakers @sendmattersuk.bsky.social and @johntomsett.bsky.social, plus lots of other speakers excited to share all their knowledge with you! Get your tickets now!
In 2024, almost 400,000 users visited the @theeef.bsky.social Teaching and Learning Toolkits. More studies to come in 2025- keep an eye out. Browse them here: ow.ly/gQMl50Uyfln
January 17, 2025 at 7:12 AM
In 2024, almost 400,000 users visited the @theeef.bsky.social Teaching and Learning Toolkits. More studies to come in 2025- keep an eye out. Browse them here: ow.ly/gQMl50Uyfln
The latest release of our podcase 'Care to share it with the class' is out now. In this episode we interview @adamboxer1 talking about all things evidenced-informed. Click here to have a listen: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-55jm5...
January 14, 2025 at 7:07 AM
The latest release of our podcase 'Care to share it with the class' is out now. In this episode we interview @adamboxer1 talking about all things evidenced-informed. Click here to have a listen: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-55jm5...
Yesterday Susie and Becky from our core team were lucky enough to start our week with a chat with Adam Boxer for our @mancomrs.bsky.social podcast. We talked about the co-dependence of the components of evidence informed practice and the potential of learning engineering-great start to the week!
December 17, 2024 at 8:29 PM
Yesterday Susie and Becky from our core team were lucky enough to start our week with a chat with Adam Boxer for our @mancomrs.bsky.social podcast. We talked about the co-dependence of the components of evidence informed practice and the potential of learning engineering-great start to the week!
Our fantastic Director of Research School has published her first book on 'Leading Exceptional CPD'. It's a brilliant read! Get your hands on a copy now!!! #TeacherCPD #researchinformed #proud
November 7, 2024 at 7:11 AM
Our fantastic Director of Research School has published her first book on 'Leading Exceptional CPD'. It's a brilliant read! Get your hands on a copy now!!! #TeacherCPD #researchinformed #proud
It's here! We're so excited to share our latest podcast with none other than @dylanwiliam.bsky.social. Insightful, thought-provoking and inspirational. We are so grateful for Dylan for giving us his time and wisdom. We hope you enjoy it! susanfraser.podbean.com/e/talking-to...
November 5, 2024 at 7:35 AM
It's here! We're so excited to share our latest podcast with none other than @dylanwiliam.bsky.social. Insightful, thought-provoking and inspirational. We are so grateful for Dylan for giving us his time and wisdom. We hope you enjoy it! susanfraser.podbean.com/e/talking-to...
Release date for Susie’s book is 7th November. You can get 35% off with this code if you order before then!
October 7, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Release date for Susie’s book is 7th November. You can get 35% off with this code if you order before then!
Are you a PP Lead considering your Pupil Premium Strategy? Last week, the @EducEndowFoundn updated their Pupil Premium resources to help you to raise the attainment of pupils from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. See more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...
September 26, 2024 at 6:05 AM
Are you a PP Lead considering your Pupil Premium Strategy? Last week, the @EducEndowFoundn updated their Pupil Premium resources to help you to raise the attainment of pupils from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. See more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...