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Podcasts

recruitment

projects

25th March 2025

Discussing evidence generation work and how school settings can take part with Ellen Ritson of the EEF

Cornwall Research School Podcast Ep.6

Victoria Mitchell

Blog

Metacognition and self regulation

Metacognition

Maths KS3

maths recommendation

18th March 2025

Using Metacognition to Improve Mathematics Learning in Secondary Schools

The 7-step metacognition model working towards self-regulated learning

Victoria Mitchell

Blog

Manipulatives

Key Stage 1

Maths KS1

Mathematics

18th March 2025

Using Manipulatives in KS1 Mathematics

A small school perspective of how manipulatives can significantly enhance mathematical understanding.

Victoria Mitchell

Blog

SEN

classroom

28th February 2025

Designing Schools with Our Ears: The Impact of Acoustics on Learning

Gareth Tudor's first blog as Deputy Director of Cornwall RS discusses enhancing the learning environment for all.

Victoria Mitchell

Podcasts

reading fluency

reading

7th February 2025

Reading fluency as a bridge to comprehension with Rebecca Cosgrave

Cornwall Research School Podcast Ep.5

Victoria Mitchell

Blog

Know your pupils

Direct Instruction

scaffolding

7th February 2025

Keeping it simple

Achieving success in learning is vital as it fosters motivation, confidence, and a positive attitude toward education.

Victoria Mitchell

Blog

Metacognition

7th February 2025

Developing Pupils’ Independence and Motivation in Mathematics

Metacognitive approaches are not just an ‘add-on’ but a fundamental part of effective mathematics instruction.

Victoria Mitchell

Blog

Disadvantaged Pupils

Know your learners

7th February 2025

Was I poor?

Louise Menday an Evidence Advocate explores this question within her own family and how schools can make a difference.

Victoria Mitchell

Blog

Feedback

7th February 2025

Transforming Feedback: The Power of Live Marking and Written Comments in the Classroom

Holly Chapple ELE offers an insight into methods that have worked effectively in her own practice.

Victoria Mitchell

Blog

SEN

SEND

disadvantage

6th February 2025

Creating an Inclusive Classroom: Everyone’s Responsibility for Progress

What does a truly inclusive classroom look like?

Victoria Mitchell

Blog

Implementation

5th February 2025

The Adjacent Possible

Schools as complex systems: the adjacent possible theory gives insights into implementation, innovation & adaptation.

Victoria Mitchell

Blog

research

evidence

RESEARCH EVIDENCE

Evidence Exploration

4th February 2025

Making and Acting on Evidence-Informed Decisions

Schools aiming to make evidence-informed decisions should first consider how evidence guides decision-making.

Victoria Mitchell

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News and Blogs

Browse posts

Latest in news and evidence

See below for blogs from Cornwall Research School and the wider Research School Network

Discussing evidence generation work and how school settings can take part with Ellen Ritson of the EEF

Using Metacognition to Improve Mathematics Learning in Secondary Schools

Using Manipulatives in KS1 Mathematics

Designing Schools with Our Ears: The Impact of Acoustics on Learning

Reading fluency as a bridge to comprehension with Rebecca Cosgrave

Keeping it simple

Developing Pupils’ Independence and Motivation in Mathematics

Was I poor?

Transforming Feedback: The Power of Live Marking and Written Comments in the Classroom

Creating an Inclusive Classroom: Everyone’s Responsibility for Progress

The Adjacent Possible

Making and Acting on Evidence-Informed Decisions