Primary
Friday
23rd Jul 2021
Reading programme fails to boost progress, study shows
An EEF evaluation found pupils using Accelerated Reader did not make additional progress compared with pupils in schools not using the programme
Primary school victory in DfE academy high court battle
High Court judge rules that education secretary Gavin Williamson’s decision not to revoke an academy order on a primary school was irrational
Friday
2nd Jul 2021
Primary teachers face 3 months of Covid learning loss
Key stage 1 pupils have fallen back on reading and maths due to pandemic disruption, NFER and EEF research shows
How to teach careers advice to primary pupils
While young children often say they want to be a footballer, a ballerina or, increasingly, a YouTuber when they grow up, it is important to teach them at an early age about other potential career pathways so that they are better informed about the direction they wish their futures to take, says James Evelyn