Blog Teaching Assistants 28th March 2025 Deployment of teaching assistants: 4 key messages for school leaders What are the key considerations for school leaders from the newly-updated EEF guidance? Simon Cox
Blog KS3 Mathematics Problem Solving 21st March 2025 Thinking Mathematically: using the ‘Think Aloud’ and ‘De-brief’ to develop problem-solving An overview of our research project working with 30 schools across the north of England Simon Cox
Blog Mathematics 23rd January 2025 Maths matters: five ways in which we can address our maths challenges This blog suggests ways in which leaders can accurately diagnose their maths challenges in order to implement change. Simon Cox
Blog Mathematics 8th January 2025 Maths matters: so why is it not a priority? Schools rightly prioritise pupils' literacy skills - but why do we often see maths as less of a priority? Simon Cox
22nd November 2024 Overcoming overload How can leaders ensure their professional development programmes don't place excessive cognitive demands on teachers? Simon Cox
Blog 22nd November 2024 Ready to learn? Implementation of a school-wide approach to embedding routines and developing pupils’ learning behaviours Simon Cox
Blog 4th October 2024 The mundanity of excellence How do we maintain consistency over intensity when making change in our schools? Simon Cox
Blog 4th September 2024 What's your priority? It takes bravery, but might de-pluralising priorities be the best path for leaders and teachers? Simon Cox
26th April 2024 Modelling effective mathematical discussion: questions to support the video Simon Cox
26th April 2024 Maths - it's good to talk! But what are we talking about...? We need to consider structure and modelling, but also whether our tasks are worth talking about... Simon Cox