Research School Network: Supporting a Recovery Curriculum: Autumn Twilight Sessions Covid Response Support Themes for Schools

As we return to our settings looking to restore our routines and relationships, and set the foundations for recovery, we face together a range of challenges. As a Research School, we have drawn on expertise from across the Research School Network and work with the EEF to offer a suite of communication events. Please find below a range of sessions aimed at supporting schools in these unusual times. Join us as we engage with the evidence base and sign post resources readily available to support schools.

The remote webinar sessions are free and each event can be booked separately. School leaders and classroom practitioners are free to attend any sessions they feel would benefit their role. To reserve your place, please click here

The EEF School Planning Guide 2020 – 2021 and Catch Up Funding Guidance
The EEF have recently published a guide to support schools in how they plan their recovery curriculum and Catch Up Funding spend. Join us to run through the key messages from the evidence base
Date: 30^th September, 4pm – 5pm

An Introduction to the EEF Nuffield Catch Up Literacy
As a recommended programme for Catch Up Funding, what does it entail and what is the evidence of impact? How could schools implement it with the greatest impact?
Date: 6^th October, 4pm – 5pm

Remote Learning for Pupils: What does the strongest evidence suggest?
Looking at the growing body of evidence, we will look at how we can use the key messages to improve our remote learning provision for pupils.
Date: 15^th October, 4pm – 5pm

The Golden Nuggets in the Improving Literacy in KS1 Guidance Report
The newly refreshed Improving Literacy in KS1 Guidance Report is littered with golden nuggets and take-aways to support quality first teaching. Join us to deepen understanding and improve practice.
Date: 3^rd November, 4pm – 5pm

Using the Improving Literacy in KS1 Guidance Report to support KS2 Catch Up Interventions
The newly refreshed Improving Literacy in KS1 Guidance Report is littered with lots of golden nuggets. Many of the practical strategies can apply to KS2 practice and offer sign posts for effective interventions and impactful whole class teaching .
Date: 11^th November, 4pm – 5pm

Emotional Health and Wellbeing: Using the EEF Social and Emotional Learning Guidance Report to help Curriculum Planning
As we welcome pupils back into our settings, how can we plan to support their wellbeing and ensure that our curriculum is ready and offers full coverage? The EEF SEL Guidance Report identifies a group of core skills and strategies that have good evidence of impact.
Date: 12^th November, 4pm – 5pm

Communicating to Parents: What does the strongest evidence suggest?
How we share messages and support our parents has been crucial throughout Covid19 – here we look at the evidence to support schools in reviewing their practice and boost how their communications.
Date: 17^th November, 4pm – 5pm