Pupils taught well in Reception Class do better in their GCSEs
By Professor Christine Merrell
New research from academics at CEM and Durham University shows that...
How can evidence help schools spend money wisely?
By Kate Bailey, Director of Policy, CEM
The Queen’s speech after this year’s general election...
Teachers need greater support in order to understand and maximise the value of assessment in their classrooms
A new report, Testing the Water: How assessment can underpin, not undermine, great teaching,...
7 questions you need to ask about assessment
To a busy teacher, producing good assessments can be a time consuming and daunting prospect.
When...
Working together to get the best from technology in schools
By Robert Cooper, IT Manager
If you work in a school, you’ll probably be just about into the rhythm...
Practical science in schools
By Kirsty Younger
The Practical Work in Science study is nearing the end of its final year of data...
6 elements of great teaching
"You’re a teacher. You know how to help people learn hard stuff. Do that."
Professor Rob Coe
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6 Tactics to help a child work on set tasks
Children who are inattentive, hyperactive or impulsive are likely to benefit from an environment...
Inattentive behaviour in the classroom
By Professor Christine Merrell
The unintended consequences of pursuing an ‘outstanding’
Although I now have the luxury of not being accountable to Ofsted, for ten years as a primary...