Research
The latest from the world of education research including pedagogical studies, national school survey data and classroom case studies
Thursday
27th Jun 2024
Social challenges are ‘beyond’ trust leaders, CST warns
Schools are facing social difficulties caused by the pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis that have left them like ‘islands in a raging, flooded river’, says expert
![Social challenges now ‘beyond’ trust leaders expertise, CST warns](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-06/raging%20river.jpg?itok=6EH7twE1)
Could your approach to praise be negative for your students?
The temptation to offer a barrage of positivity can be strong, writes Mark Leswell, but the research says a more nuanced approach is beneficial
![Could your approach to praise be negative for your students?](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-06/praise.jpg?itok=nKokd0Q_)
Revealed: Why heads fear taking phased retirement
More than half of headteachers would consider phased retirement, partly to avoid burnout, but a third don’t think it will be possible, according to research
![Heads fear being judged over phased retirement](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-06/phased_retirement.jpg?itok=9k870aMb)
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Monday
24th Jun 2024
Want to apply research effectively? Question your idols
Certain texts have garnered a sacred reputation in the education world but blindly following them is a mistake, argues Christian Bokhove
![Want to apply research effectively? Question your idols](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-06/Effectively.jpg?itok=p5AqV7X4)
Poorer high-ability pupils in primary miss top GCSE grades
Disadvantaged, high-achieving 5-year-olds keep pace with their affluent peers in primary – but an attainment gap opens up in early secondary, research shows
![Only 1 in 4 poorer ‘bright’ 5 year olds achieve top maths GCSE grade](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-06/1in4%20poor%20students.jpg?itok=_ZNNcW3I)