Research

The latest from the world of education research including pedagogical studies, national school survey data and classroom case studies

Thursday

27th Jun 2024

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
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Wednesday

26th Jun 2024

Have pupils really ‘lost’ focus - and if so, what might bring it back?
A narrative persists that young people have lost their focus thanks to an onslaught of social media – David Robson investigates and looks at what schools can do
Focus social media

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
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

Saturday

22nd Jun 2024

10 questions with...Lee Wilson
The CEO of Outwood Grange Academies Trust tells Tes about his love of extracurricular activities and the pride he feels for establishing primaries in his trust
10 questions with...Lee Wilson

Thursday

20th Jun 2024

Disadvantage absence gap widens in Year 7
Wider absence gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers after transition to secondary could be partly down to differences in ‘parental support’, say analysts
Revealed: Disadvantage absence gap widens in year 7

Wednesday

19th Jun 2024

Scottish students to be questioned about use of AI
Teaching AI literacy in schools is ‘so important’ – but the first step is understanding how students are already using artificial intelligence, says research lead
Secondary students' use of AI forms focus of new research

Wednesday

12th Jun 2024

Most bullying in secondary ‘linked to sexuality or gender’
School leaders believe their staff need ‘increased confidence’ in handling bullying incidents, according to a DfE-funded report
Schools should be supported to diversify curriculum, DfE funded study says.

Tuesday

11th Jun 2024

How to create powerful peer support groups for neurodivergent students
Peer support groups can be transformative for young people, writes researcher Charlotte Webber as she offers new help to schools to set them up
How to create powerful peer support groups for neurodivergent students

Monday

10th Jun 2024

Is TikTok harming pupils’ attention spans?
The endless deluge of short videos watched by young people raises concerns about pupils’ ability to maintain focus. But what does the research say?
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Thursday

6th Jun 2024

Teacher workload mounting in Scotland, research finds
Survey of teachers for EIS union shows how much work they are doing beyond their contracted hours – and the impact this has on their lives
Teacher workload mounting in Scotland, research finds

Wednesday

5th Jun 2024

How the cost-of-living crisis is still impacting schools
New research shows how schools and teachers are providing unprecedented support to pupils as living standards remain low
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