The Yorkshire TA Network has been created to support teaching assistants through a range of training and networking opportunities.
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The Research Schools Network has added more real-world examples to its #ClipsFromTheClassroom collection - designed to support professional development and boost evidence-informed practice. Explore the latest clips 👉 researchschool.org.uk/clips-…
Ross Colley, Head of School at Winyates Primary School in Peterborough, shares how good teaching for SEND is good teaching for all
Read the new post: teaching.blog.gov.uk/2026/02…
Help @ioe_london build evidence on what works for teacher retention 👩🏫👨🏫
Primary schools are invited to take part in an @EducEndowFound funded School Choices trial testing the impact of offering teachers the option to complete PPA offsite.
👉 Find out more educationendowmentfoundation…
#EdResearch #TeacherRetention #FlexibleWorking
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Help @EducEndowFound and @CLPE1 build evidence on what works in literacy! 📚
Primary schools nationally can take part in the EEF-funded trial of The Power of Reading, a PD programme for Year 5 teachers using high-quality children’s literature.
👉 Find our more: educationendowmentfoundation…
#EdResearch #Literacy #PrimaryEd #TeachingWriting #ReadingForPleasure
🎄We got there! What is arguably one of the busiest most chaotic time for TA's. We hope you've kept your head above the tinsel!
Thanks for engaging with us in 2025, we look forward to bringing lots more your way in 2026 from the TA Network at @NYCResearchSch
New from the EEF: How SENCOs, teachers & TAs can bring metacognition to life in every classroom. Strong teacher–TA partnerships don’t just support pupils with SEND — they help turn evidence into everyday practice. Read Gary Aubin’s latest blog 👇
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📢Calling TA's! Check out this blog from @BradResearchSch
Recommendation 5 of the @educendowfoundn Deployment of Teaching Assistants guidance report: Engage all staff in the process of implementing effective TA deployment
In this blog, we share how we can ensure the voices of TAs are foregrounded.
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The Youth Sport Trust is launching Inclusion Live Week 2026: a free week of accessible virtual CPD funded through the Department for Education’s Inclusion 2028 grant.
Find our more: youthsporttrust.org/
Learning Through Provision with James Tunnell, School Specialist, Director of NurseryNook.
November 18th 4-5pm @ Thornton-le-Dale School. £15 per person, everyone welcome!
Please see attached for more information and spread the word!
Read about what's happening at @NYCResearchSch
Last week we sent out our newsletter and it was a first...
▶️ First for the 25/26 academic year
▶️ First for our new admin!
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Check out this really interesting blog from @BradResearchSch exploring TA Guidance from the EEF
"TAs have a unique perspective. They're well placed to identify the barriers to effective deployment and understand some of the enabling factors that are already in place and working well in the school."
@BradResearchSch explore our TA guidance: ow.ly/Mw1q50WotU7
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From scaffolding learning to removing a fox out of the reception classroom toilet: @NYCResearchSch explore how systems and structures can support TA professional development in small schools.
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Pre-registration is open to the @Exchange_RS Developing Teaching Assistants online programme.
Underpinned by evidence from EEF's recently updated Deployment of Teaching Assistants Guidance Report, this programme will support TAs from all phases of education to develop their practice.
researchschool.org.uk/exchan…
#EEF #TANetwork #TeachingAssistant
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Next week, all 33 Research Schools will be sharing evidence-based insights, strategies, and resources with schools in their local areas through half-termly newsletters 👉 Subscribe now to get your local Research School newsletter straight to your inbox: 🔗researchschool.org.uk/northy…
@rs_network #Newsletter #Research #NorthYorkshire #Smallschools
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Over Summer the EEF released a new episode of our ‘Evidence into Action’ podcast series, focusing on Deployment of Teaching Assistants. You can find it here:
evidenceintoaction.podbean.c…
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How can collaboration help tackle early language challenges in rural schools?
In Cambridgeshire & Fenland, 18 primaries are working with @EducEndowFoundn, @NorfolkRSN & @ECF_Evidence on a partnership to embed high-quality talk in EYFS & KS1
📘 Read more: buff.ly/vNr3DfV
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Nervous about your upcoming teaching assistant interview? TA Digest has you covered 💡
20+ questions you may be asked (and answer suggestions)
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🚨 New Writing Framework Alert! 📝
After working with @EducEndowFoundn, @Ofstednews & sector experts, @educationgovuk has released practical advice to boost pupils’ writing skills!
📚 Find out more 👉 gov.uk/government/publicatio…
#PrimaryEd #TeacherTwitter #UKTeachers #EduChat #SLT
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@EducEndowFoundn response to ‘Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life’ strategy.
Acknowledging the vital early stages of young children’s lives. See more here: educationendowmentfoundation…
