Research
The latest from the world of education research including pedagogical studies, national school survey data and classroom case studies
Monday
1st Sep 2025
Can ‘short reading’ boost reading for pleasure at secondary?
Research suggests that regular reading sessions of just five minutes can make a big difference for young children, so one English teacher decided to trial the same approach with her key stage 3 classes

Early years recruitment could hamper childcare expansion
Pay and recruitment issues persist in early years workforce despite funding boosts, warns a new NFER report

Wednesday
27th Aug 2025
Teachers fear looking like ‘cheats’ by using AI
Almost half of teachers have had no support from their school in using artificial intelligence in the classroom, research shows

What the writing framework gets wrong about writing
Following the release of the DfE’s primary writing framework, writing researcher Debra Myhill shares her thoughts on its use of evidence and how it positions the skills involved in learning to write

Wednesday
20th Aug 2025
Fixing teacher recruitment and retention - lessons from other countries
Three academics outline key insights from their research looking at how Australia, Sweden, the US and the UK are trying to tackle a teacher shortages

Girls and boys ‘should learn about periods together’
School pupils are not being given enough information about menstruation, warns University College London study

Monday
18th Aug 2025
5 behaviour management tips for new teachers
From modelling consistency to giving pupils the chance to practise good behaviours, these are effective research-backed strategies to improve your classroom management skills

SEND and inclusion: a recommended reading list
Margaret Mulholland shares her recommended reads on equitable school leadership and how to further develop your inclusive practice
