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Evidence into Action

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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All Episodes

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Sustaining your Pupil Premium strategy

Evidence into Action ·

2025/10/14

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 Premium strategy with school leaders. Guest Speakers: Natalie Ohene (EEF Senior Policy Manager), LinkedIn Lisa Wise (Headteacher of Wilbury Primary School and Executive Lead for School Improvement at

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47:26

Deployment of teaching assistants

Evidence into Action ·

2025/07/14

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 deployment in their settings: Gary Aubin (EEF SEND Associate, co-author of the Deployment of Teaching Assistants Guidance Report, and the lead of Whole Education’s work supporting MATs in relation to SEND)

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38:41

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

Evidence into Action ·

2025/06/23

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 Executive Director of Education, LEO Academy Trust) X: @ShareenAdvice BlueSky: @mrswilkinson.bsky.social LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/shareen-wilkinson Alex Fairlamb (Assistant Principal (Teaching &

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41:44

Why manipulatives matter in the maths classroom

Evidence into Action ·

2025/04/01

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 primary and secondary schools to find out the benefits of using manipulatives in their settings. Dr Sue Gifford (Early Childhood Maths Group) Emma Barker (Assistant headteacher and maths lead, Amberley

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26:16

Teaching: an art or science - part 3

Evidence into Action ·

2025/03/11

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: Teaching: an art or science - part 2 Yamina Bibi (Project specialist at Chartered College of Teaching and freelance consultant) Panel: Dr Cat Scutt (Deputy Chief Executive, Education and Research,

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33:05

Teaching: an art or science - part 2

Evidence into Action ·

2025/03/04

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 School, Primary School Improvement Lead NEAT Academy Trust) Panel: Dr Cat Scutt (Deputy Chief Executive, Education and Research, Chartered College of Teaching) @CatScutt Sarah Cottinghatt (Professional

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30:53

Teaching: an art or science - part 1

Evidence into Action ·

2025/02/25

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 Executive, Education and Research, Chartered College of Teaching) Sarah Cottinghatt (Professional development consultant and instructional coach) Dr Sally Riordan (Senior Research Fellow, UCL) In this

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44:22

Breakfast clubs

Evidence into Action ·

2025/01/14

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, Magic Breakfast, @LindseyMac_ @Magic_Breakfast (Start – 19:50) Toni Hayzen, Headteacher, Pembroke Park Primary School and Nursery, @PrimaryHT_Mum and Ash McGann, Headteacher, Burton Green Primary School (19:59

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56:55

Ep 25: Retrieval practice

Evidence into Action ·

2024/10/07

In this instalment, host Alex Quigley is joined by co-host, Rachael Cattrall (EEF content specialist alumna) and expert guests including:Dr Tom Perry – Associate Professor, University of Warwick. Rachel Wilson – Year 6 teacher & Deputy Research Director of Norwich Research School. Mark Miller - Director of Bradford Research School, Dixons Academies Trust. They discuss the evolution of retrieval practice and insights into cognitive science, including how these principles and practices are being

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01:09:09

Ep. 24: Implementation in schools

Evidence into Action ·

2024/08/27

In this instalment, host Alex Quigley is joined by co-host, Kirsten Mould (EEF Senior Content and Engagement Manager) and expert guests including:Jonathan Sharples (Associate Professor, EEF) Phil Stock (Director of Greenshaw Research School) Laura Spence (Director of Gloucestershire Research School) They discuss implementation in schools following the recent update of the EEF's implementation guidance report. They explore how we think about implementation and what it looks like in a practical

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01:08:54

Ep. 23: Using research evidence well in education

Evidence into Action ·

2024/06/25

In this instalment, host Alex Quigley is joined by co-host, Kirstin Mulholland (EEF Associate for School Engagement and Evidence Use) and expert guests including:Prof Rob Coe (Director of Research and Development at Evidence Based Education, EEF Senior Associate) Sean Harris (Lead for Research Improvement and Innovation at Tees Valley Education Trust) Claire Williams (Deputy Headteacher of Alexandra Park Primary School and Director of Alexandra Park Research School) They discuss using research

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58:11

Ep 22: Supporting school attendance

Evidence into Action ·

2024/03/21

In this instalment, host Alex Quigley is joined by co-host, Freya Morrissey (EEF Content Specialist for Learning Behaviours) and expert guests including:Owen Carter (Director at ImpactEd) Jane Elsworth (Director of Huntington Research School) Oliver Kerr (Headteacher of Old Moat Primary School, Manchester) They discuss the complex topic of attendance and explore what the evidence tells us about the best ways to support it. Resources to support school attendance: Impact Ed: Understanding Attendance

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01:03:38

Ep 21: Primary science

Evidence into Action ·

2024/01/12

In this instalment, host Alex Quigley is joined by co-host, Grace Cocker (EEF Content Specialist for maths) and expert guests including:Sarah Earle (Reader in Education, Bath Spa University) Ben Rogers (Director of Curriculum and Pedagogy, Paradigm Trust) Mikaela Moore (Director of Primary Science, Delta Academy Trust) They discuss high-quality science teaching that fosters progress and children’s interest in science. Resources to support pupils to improve primary science: Improving primary

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01:12:18

Ep 20: Defining disadvantage

Evidence into Action ·

2023/11/13

In this instalment, host Alex Quigley is joined by Kirsten Mould and expert guests including: Dr Rebecca Montacute, Head of Research and Policy, Sutton Trust Marc Rowland, Pupil Premium Adviser, Unity School’s Partnership Gill Fearns, Director, Lancashire Research School They discuss how to support for pupils from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. For more on educational disadvantage and resources to support disadvantaged pupils: Contextual Admissions, Sutton Trust The COVID Social

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01:04:00

Ep 19: Personal Social and Emotional Development...

Evidence into Action ·

2023/09/06

In this instalment, host Alex Quigley is joined by expert guests including: Claudia Coussins, Deputy Head of Early Years - Policy and Practice, Anna Freud Centre Ruth Coleman, Headteacher, Highfield Nursery School Louise Jackson, Independent Consultant, Author, Trainer and Teacher, Wye Early Years Nicola Cherry, Early Years Delivery Manager, North Somerset Council Our hosts and expert panel discuss PSED and how we can support how early years practice can be enriched through evidence-use. For quick

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01:08:42

Ep 18: SEN in mainstream and adaptive teaching

Evidence into Action ·

2023/06/13

In this instalment, host Alex Quigley is joined by co-host, Kirsten Mould (our Senior Content Specialist) and expert guests including: Jon Eaton, Director of Kingsbridge Research School and Research Lead at Kingsbridge Community College Rebecca Gonyora, Director of Inclusion (MAT) Every Child, Every Day Academy Trust and Deputy Regional SEN Lead for East of England and East London (WSS) Gary Aubin, our Associate content specialist for SEND and Head of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities at

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01:08:22

Ep 17: Metacognition

Evidence into Action ·

2023/05/02

In this instalment, host Alex Quigley is joined by co-host, Hannah Heron (EEF Content Specialist for Learning Behaviours) and expert guests including: Professor John Dunlosky (Professor of Psychology and Director of the Science of Learning Center at Kent State University) Jo Ashcroft (CEO of the CLIC Trust) Freya Morrissey (Head of English at Teign School) They discuss metacognition with particular focus on putting study strategies into practice.

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59:12

Ep 16: High quality talk

Evidence into Action ·

2023/02/27

In this instalment, host Alex Quigley is joined by co-host, Kirstin Mulholland, EEF associate for content and engagement, with particular interest in maths. Expert guests take part in discussions including: Professor Neil Mercer, Director of Oracy at the University of Cambridge Mrs Nicola Hemming, Deputy Headteacher at Clifton Primary School, Birmingham Simon Cox, Leader at Blackpool Research School They discuss high quality talk and how it can be applied and developed in classrooms.

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58:37

Ep 15: Vocabulary and language

Evidence into Action ·

2023/01/24

In this instalment, host Alex Quigley is joined by expert guests including: Professor Jessie Ricketts, Director of Language and the reading acquisition research group for the Department of Psychology at Royal Holloway University of London. Marcus Jones, Literacy Lead at Huntington Research School and English Teacher Alex Reynolds, Literacy Content Specialist for the EEF, discuss vocabulary instruction and connections to reading and the curriculum.

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01:00:51

Ep 14: English as an Additional Language

Evidence into Action ·

2022/11/29

In this instalment, hosts Alex Quigley and, EEF Senior Content Manager, Kirsten Mould, are joined by guests including experts in linguistics and education, along with education leaders, giving their perspective, as they discuss how best to support pupils with English as an Additional Language. Guests include: Prof Victoria Murphy, Director of the Department of Education & Professor of Applied Linguistics, University of Oxford. Diana Sutton, The Bell Foundation. Karl Rogerson, Principal of Billesley

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