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Evidence into Action

by Education Endowment Foundation (EEF)

Evidence into Action is a podcast from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF). This podcast welcomes experts in the field of education – fantastic researchers with important things to say, alongside a wealth of brilliant teachers and school leaders. Our mission is straightforward: to tackle the most important educational topics and offer you plenty of evidence-based ideas to reflect on and, hopefully, be able to put into action.

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Episodes

  1. Maths: prioritising problem solving

    In this episode, Alex Quigley and Grace Coker explore problem solving in maths and why it is a priority. They are joined by Professor Camilla Gilmore (Professor of Mathematical Cognition at Loughborough University and Curriculum Specialist at Maths Horizons), Dr Helen Drury, (Dean of Maths...

  2. Exploring disadvantage in 16–19 settings

    In this episode, co-hosts Alex Quigley and Helen Urbanowicz explore socioeconomic disadvantage in 16-19 education. Joined by David Robinson (Education Policy Institute), Ruth Kendrick (Group Director of Teaching and Learning, New City College) and Emma Mills (Head of Teaching and Learning...

  3. Metacognition: Moving forward with new evidence

    In this episode, co-hosts Alex Quigley and Corinne Settle (EEF’s Teaching and Learning Specialist) discuss the implementation of metacognition strategies. Experts and practitioners from various phases and subject areas join us to unpack these approaches, exploring what they look like in practice...

  4. Effective professional development in 16-19 settings

    In this episode, co-hosts Alex Quigley and Katie Luxton (EEF’s Senior Programme Manager), dive into what effective professional development looks like in 16–19 settings. They're joined by Evidence Partnership colleagues to unpack the latest evidence, share practical tips on putting this into...

  5. Sustaining your Pupil Premium strategy

    In this episode, co-hosts Alex Quigley and Kirsten Mould talk to EEF’s Senior Policy Manager, Natalie Ohene, about the findings of a research project investigating how schools in England allocate spending on their Pupil Premium statements. They then discuss approaches to sustaining your Pupil...

  6. Deployment of teaching assistants

    In this episode, co-hosts Alex Quigley and Kirsten Mould discuss the EEF’s newly updated guidance on deployment of teaching assistants. They are joined by expert Gary Aubin who discusses the role of TAs in supporting children with SEND, followed by practitioners who reflect on effective TA...

  7. Talking the talk: subject-specific talk across the curriculum

    In this episode, host Alex Quigley and the EEF’s Literacy Specialist, Chloe Butlin, discuss the importance of subject-specific talk across the curriculum. They are joined by experts and practitioners from different phases and subject areas: Shareen Wilkinson (Education Adviser and Author, and...

  8. Why manipulatives matter in the maths classroom

    In this episode, Host Alex Quigley and the EEF’s Maths Content & Engagement Specialist, Grace Coker, are exploring why manipulatives matter in maths. They speak to Dr Sue Gifford to discuss the research evidence around the use of manipulatives and are then joined by practitioners from both…

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  9. Teaching: an art or science - part 3

    In the final episode of our three-part series, ‘Teaching: an art or science?’ host Harry Madgwick meets with Yamina Bibi to discuss how teachers can best exercise their professional judgment, with insights from a panel of experts. Episode 1: Teaching: an art or science - part 1 Episode 2…

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  10. Teaching: an art or science - part 2

    In this second episode of our three-part series, ‘Teaching: an art or science?’, host Harry Madgwick meets with Sarah Stock, Director of Newcastle Research School, to discuss teachers’ use of research evidence, with insights from a panel of experts: Sarah Stock (Director of Newcastle Research...

  11. Teaching: an art or science - part 1

    In the first episode of a three-part series, ‘Teaching: an art or science?’, host Alex Quigley is joined by co-host, Harry Madgwick (EEF senior content and engagement manager) and expert guests including: Damilola Ajagbonna (Deputy Headteacher, Hitchin Boys’ School) Dr Cat Scutt (Deputy Chief...

  12. Breakfast clubs

    In this instalment, host Alex Quigley is joined by co-host Kirsten Mould and expert guests. They discuss breakfast club provision in schools, implementation challenges, impact, and advice for those looking to set up breakfast club provision in their setting. Lindsey McDonald, Chief Executive…

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  13. Retrieval practice

    In this instalment, host Alex Quigley is joined by co-host, Rachael Cattrall, EEF Content Specialist Alumna) and expert guests. They discuss the evolution of retrieval practice and insights into cognitive science, including how these principles and practices are being applied in classrooms. Dr…

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  14. Implementation in schools

    In this instalment, host Alex Quigley is joined by co-host, Kirsten Mould, EEF Senior Content and Engagement Manager, and expert guests. They discuss implementation in schools following the recent update of the EEF's implementation guidance report. They explore how we think about implementation…

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  15. Using research evidence well in education

    In this instalment, host Alex Quigley is joined by co-host, Kirstin Mulholland, EEF Associate for School Engagement and Evidence Use, and expert guests. They discuss using research evidence well in the context of education, exploring the development of a culture and capacity for engaging with...

  16. Supporting school attendance

    In this instalment, host Alex Quigley is joined by co-host, Freya Morrissey, EEF Content Specialist for Learning Behaviours, and expert guests. They discuss the complex topic of attendance and explore what the evidence tells us about the best ways to support it. Owen Carter, Director at ImpactEd...

  17. Primary Science

    In this instalment, host Alex Quigley is joined by co-host, Grace Coker, EEF Content Specialist for maths, and expert guests. They discuss high-quality science teaching that fosters progress and children’s interest in science. Sarah Earle, Reader in Education, Bath Spa University (Start - 28:14)...

  18. Defining disadvantage

    In this instalment, host Alex Quigley is joined by Kirsten Mould and expert guests to discuss how best to support pupils from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Guests include: Dr Rebecca Montacute, Head of Research and Policy, Sutton Trust (Start - 30:32) Marc Rowland, Pupil Premium...

  19. Personal Social and Emotional Development (PSED) in the early years

    In this instalment, host Alex Quigley is joined by co-host Nicola Cherry, EEF Early Years Content Specialist and Early Years Delivery Manager for North Somerset Council, alongside expert guests. They discuss PSED and how we can support how early years practice can be enriched through…

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  20. SEN in mainstream and adaptive teaching

    In this instalment, host Alex Quigley is joined by co-host, Kirsten Mould, EEF Senior Content Specialist, and expert guests to discuss how best to support pupils with SEND, outlining the current challenges and opportunities in schools. Gary Aubin, EEF Associate content specialist for SEND and…

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  21. Metacognition

    In this instalment, host Alex Quigley is joined by co-host, Hannah Heron, Learning Behaviours Content Specialist for the EEF, and expert guests, to discuss metacognition, with particular focus on putting study strategies into practice. Professor John Dunlosky, Professor of Psychology and Director...

  22. Vocabulary and Language

    In this instalment, host Alex Quigley is joined by co-host Alex Reynolds, Literacy Content Specialist for the EEF, and expert guests to discuss vocabulary instruction, connections to reading and the curriculum. Professor Jessie Ricketts, Director of Language and the reading acquisition research...

  23. English as an Additional Language

    In this instalment, hosts Alex Quigley and EEF Senior Content Manager Kirsten Mould are joined by expert guests in linguistics and education, alongside education leaders, to discuss how best to support pupils with English as an Additional Language. Guests include: Prof Victoria Murphy, Director…

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  24. Evidence-informed Leadership

    In this instalment, hosts Alex Quigley and EEF Senior Content Manager Kirsten Mould are joined by expert guests to discuss evidence informed leadership. Guests include: Nick Brook, Deputy General Secretary at NAHT and Chair of the School Improvement Commission (Start - 24:00) Asima Iqbal, Vice...

  25. Supporting pupils during exams

    In this new instalment, our expert panel discuss the evidence around how to prepare pupils for exams effectively. Regular host Alex Quigley is joined by our Learning Behaviours Content Specialist, Kirsten Mould, in discussion with: Prof. David Putwain of Liverpool John Moores University (Start –...

  26. Teaching reading: The Reading Comprehension House

    In this new instalment, our expert panel discuss how reading teaching can be supported using the reading comprehension house, which featured in our updated guidance report, Improving Literacy in Key Stage 2. Regular host Alex Quigley is joined by our Literacy Content Specialist, Sarah Green, in...

  27. Teaching reading: Developing fluency

    In this latest instalment of the EEF's 'Evidence into Action' podcast, our expert panel discuss the evidence around the importance of fluency in teaching children to read. Regular host Alex Quigley is joined by our Literacy Content Specialist, Sarah Green, in discussion with: Tim Rasinski,...

  28. Effective Professional Development

    In this instalment, our expert panel discuss the key insights from our recent guidance report, Effective Professional Development. Regular host Alex Quigley is joined by our new maths Content Specialist, Kirstin Mulholland, in discussion with: Harry Fletcher-Wood, author and researcher at Teacher...

  29. Unpicking the updated Teaching and Learning Toolkit

    In this new instalment, our expert panel explore the newly updated Teaching and Learning Toolkit. Regular host Alex Quigley is joined by the EEF’s Head of Synthesis, Jon Kay, alongside: Professor Steve Higgins, lead author of the Teaching and Learning Toolkit and Professor of Education at Durham...

  30. Cognitive Science in the Classroom

    Today, the EEF has released the latest episode of ‘Evidence into Action’, our podcast which considers specific areas of educational research and its implications for classroom practice. In this new instalment, our expert panel explore the findings from our recently published evidence review,...

  31. Teacher Feedback to Improve Pupil Learning

    In this latest episode, our expert panel examine the recommendations from our recently published Feedback guidance report and explore the implications for teaching practice. Regular host Alex Quigley is joined by Joe Collin, EEF programmes manager, in discussion with: Our team of Content...

  32. Developing oral language

    In this instalment, hosts Alex Quigley and, EEF programme manager, Sarah Tillotson, are joined by guests including programme developers, speech therapists and school practitioners, to discuss oral language interventions and how to successfully implement them schools. Gillian West, Lecturer at the...

  33. Exploring the complexities of reading comprehension

    In this episode, regular host Alex Quigley is joined by Caroline Bilton, assistant headteacher at Cragside Primary School and the EEF’s literacy specialist, to discuss teaching reading comprehension with our expert panel: Professor Kate Nation, experimental psychologist and expert on language and...

  34. Setting pupils up for success in maths

    In this instalment, host Alex Quigley discusses best practice in maths teaching, from establishing strong foundations in the early years, to making purposeful use of pupils’ misconceptions: Simon Cox, EEF maths specialist and current secondary school teacher, discusses how maths teaching has...

  35. Making the Difference for Disadvantaged Pupils

    This episode focuses on how schools can ‘Make the Difference for Disadvantaged Pupils’. We explore the big picture of the challenges faced by disadvantaged pupils. Host, EEF National Content Manager, Alex Quigley, is joined by expert guests including: Natalie Perrera, Executive Director and Head…

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Evidence into Action is a podcast from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF). This podcast welcomes experts in the field of education – fantastic researchers with important things to say, alongside a wealth of brilliant teachers and school leaders. Our mission is straightforward: to tackle the most important educational topics and offer you plenty of evidence-based ideas to reflect on and, hopefully, be able to put into action.

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