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Blog

15th May 2025

Curriculum Comprehension Strategies

A Subject-Led Approach to Reading Comprehension at Penair School

John Rodgers

Blog

7th May 2025

The Mental Velcro (part 3 of 3)

Activities to Overcome the Contextual Knowledge Gap

John Rodgers

Blog

7th May 2025

The Mental Velcro (part 2)

Contextual Knowledge & Disciplinary Literacy

John Rodgers

Blog

7th May 2025

The Mental Velcro

Contextual Knowledge and Reading Comprehension (1 of 3)

John Rodgers

Blog

7th May 2025

Careers Learning in the Primary Years

Empowering Every Child

John Rodgers

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

KS3

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

KS1

18th March 2025

Using Manipulatives in KS1 Mathematics

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

Victoria Mitchell

Blog

Classroom

SEND

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

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

Mathematics

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

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Latest in news and evidence

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

Curriculum Comprehension Strategies

The Mental Velcro (part 3 of 3)

The Mental Velcro (part 2)

The Mental Velcro

Careers Learning in the Primary Years

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