Research Twilights

Course Overview

This twilight looks at the recent update to the EEF guidance report that focuses on the deployment of TAs in mainstream primary and secondary schools. We will particularly zoom in on the aspects that have been tweaked and improved to give colleagues a sense of the most relevant takeaways.

The follow-up session will feature further classroom exemplification, as well as prompts and resources to consider the current deployment of TAs.

Audience: This twilight is suitable for teachers, teaching assistants and school leaders with responsibility for TA deployment.

Trainer Information: Huntington Research School

Course Overview

This twilight will explore what we mean by belonging and the research evidence base that underpins it. We will explore why it is important to pay attention to it, the relationship with school attendance and how to deliberately develop it in our schools and settings.

The follow-up session will feature examples of how schools and settings are building belonging in practice.

Audience: This twilight and follow up session is suitable for all staff working in schools and settings as everyone has a role to play in building belonging.

Trainer Information: Huntington Research School

Course Overview

This twilight is designed for Post-16 educators, exploring how evidence-based strategies can enhance teaching and learning in sixth form. Drawing on the latest research in cognitive science, motivation, and assessment, we’ll share practical approaches that can be applied immediately in the classroom to support student progress and independence.

Whether you're looking to boost retrieval practice, refine feedback strategies, or deepen subject engagement, this session offers high-impact ideas grounded in robust evidence.

Audience: This twilight is suitable for all Post-16 teachers, tutors, and leaders seeking to enhance outcomes through informed and reflective practice.

Trainer Information: Huntington Research School

Course Overview

In this twilight we will be exploring the key messages from two new resources. The updated EEF ‘Guidance Report: A School’s Guide to Implementation’ and ‘Using research evidence: A concise guide’. Based on an extensive review of the evidence on implementation and evidence use in schools, this twilight will outline the elements that support effective implementation of evidence-informed change in the classroom.

Audience: School middle and senior leaders in both primary and secondary settings

Trainer Information: Jane Elsworth, Huntington Research School

Course Overview

The session will use the ‘Special Education Needs in Mainstream Schools Guidance Report’ from the EEF to explore the evidence that is pertinent to the classroom practitioner. This will include creating an inclusive environment, understanding needs and what we mean by high quality teaching.

Audience: Classroom practitioners in both primary and secondary settings

Trainer Information: Julie Kettlewell, Huntington Research School

Course Overview

Making that move from primary to secondary is a significant one. Through evidence and case studies this session will look at the role vocabulary can play in aiding this transition.

Audience: Classroom practitioners, as well as year and transition leaders, in both primary and secondary settings

Trainer Information: Marcus Jones, Huntington Research School

Course Overview

Building on the previous twilight looking at the role that vocabulary can play in aiding the transition from primary to secondary school, this twilight will look at the role of learning behaviours. We will consider how secondary schools need to build upon the explicit teaching of these that has happened at primary school and ensure that they complement each other effectively.

Audience: Classroom practitioners, as well as year and transition leaders, in both primary and secondary settings

Trainer Information: Julie Kettlewell, Huntington Research School

Course Overview

This twilight session is based upon the ‘Metacognition and self-regulation Guidance Report’ and will look at what we mean by self-regulation and the practices that can be used to develop this across all phases. We will look at the case studies and provide tools so you can implement this in your own setting.

Audience: Practitioners in all settings, from early years to post-16

Trainer Information: Julie Kettlewell and Rob Newton Huntington Research School

Course Overview

This twilight builds upon the previous introduction but looks more specifically at developing independent learners.

Audience: Practitioners in all settings, from early years to post-16

Trainer Information: Julie Kettlewell and Rob Newton Huntington Research School