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University of Bristol School of Education

We offer two products to help educators. The Handbook for Education Professionals: Bristol Guide and a paid subscriber resource called the Education Policy and Research Service (EPRS). The Bristol Guide is a comprehensive guide to the English education system, outlining professionals’ duties, legal responsibilities, and rights. The EPRS is a concise and effective way of keeping up to date with key research & policy, Visit the website for details or contact us on eprs-admin@bristol.ac.uk

We offer two products to help educators. The Handbook for Education Professionals: Bristol Guide and a paid subscriber resource called the Education Policy and Research Service (EPRS). The Bristol Guide is a comprehensive guide to the English education system, outlining professionals’ duties, legal responsibilities, and rights. The EPRS is a concise and effective way of keeping up to date with key research & policy, Visit the website for details or contact us on eprs-admin@bristol.ac.uk
Researchful Practice in Early Years Settings
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Researchful Practice in Early Years Settings

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The Education Policy and Research Service (formerly Document Summary Service) is a subscriber resource from the School of Education at the University of Bristol. It is a selected monthly digest of key research, policy and influential developments relating to the English education system. It also provides links to further information, toolkits and resources. You can subscribe on our website and claim a 10% discount using TES10. This article explored the project from Dr Frances Giampapa at the University of Bristol School of Education and Dr Claire Lee from Oxford Brookes University helps early years practitioners to engage with research.
‘I don’t like English, I don’t like writing’: A Case Study of EAL Learner Support in a Secondary Sch
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‘I don’t like English, I don’t like writing’: A Case Study of EAL Learner Support in a Secondary Sch

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The Education Policy and Research Service (formerly Document Summary Service) is a subscriber resource from the School of Education at the University of Bristol. It is a selected monthly digest of key research, policy and influential developments relating to the English education system. It also provides links to further information, toolkits and resources. You can subscribe on our website and claim a 10% discount using TES10. This research by Simon Brownhill from the University of Bristol School of Education and D. Gaipov from the Suleman Demirel University explores the challenges faced by EAL learners in science lessons.
Core Content Framework (CCF) Toolkit Sample
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Core Content Framework (CCF) Toolkit Sample

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No one involved in teacher training will be unaware of the major structural changes which will be ushered in when the ITT Market Review comes into force from 2 September 2024. The University of Bristol School of Education have created a CCF toolkit to navigate it. For each Teachers’ Standard, there are 2 summaries of research articles and 2 discussion/question sheets. Students can be tasked with reading a research summary and preparing the questions which they then discuss in groups. A sample is attached. This toolkit is included in the Education Policy and Research Service (EPRS).
A Review and Evaluation of Secondary School Accountability in England: Statistical Strengths, Weakne
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A Review and Evaluation of Secondary School Accountability in England: Statistical Strengths, Weakne

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The Education Policy and Research Service (formerly Document Summary Service) is a subscriber resource from the School of Education at the University of Bristol. It is a selected monthly digest of key research, policy and influential developments relating to the English education system. It also provides links to further information, toolkits and resources. You can subscribe on our website and claim a 10% discount using TES10. This research from the University of Bristol and the Institute of Education examines the Progress 8 accountability measure and makes recommendations for improving it.
1970s Working Conditions in the 2020s: Modernising the Professional Lives of Teachers for the 21st C
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1970s Working Conditions in the 2020s: Modernising the Professional Lives of Teachers for the 21st C

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The Education Policy and Research Service (EPRS) is a subscriber resource from the School of Education at the University of Bristol. It is a selected monthly summary of key research, policy and influential developments relating to the English education system. It also provides links to further information, toolkits, and resources. You can subscribe on our website and claim a 10% discount using TES10. This report was one of ten published in June 2023. This report from Education Support and Public First examines why so many teachers are leaving the profession.
Supporting Students’ Reflective Capabilities Through Self-Reflective Shapes
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Supporting Students’ Reflective Capabilities Through Self-Reflective Shapes

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The Education Policy and Research Service (formerly Document Summary Service) is a subscriber resource from the School of Education at the University of Bristol. It is a selected monthly digest of key research, policy and influential developments in the world of education. It also provides links to further information, toolkits and resources. You can subscribe on our website and claim a 10% discount using TES10. In this article, Simon Brownhill from the University of Bristol School of Education offers a literature based exploration of the skill of self-reflection. He explores what self-reflection is, why it is important, and how it can be practically undertaken.
Bristol Guide 2023-2024 Sample
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Bristol Guide 2023-2024 Sample

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The Bristol Guide is an essential handbook for all educational professionals. It is written by Senior Lecturer, Helen Aberdeen and produced at the School of Education, University of Bristol. This is a sample of the first 10 pages.
EPRS Sample Pack - Early Years
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EPRS Sample Pack - Early Years

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The Education Policy and Research Service (EPRS) is an efficient way of keeping up to date with key research, policy, and developments in the English education system. It provides a monthly break down of the latest research and policy from key government bodies, universities, and thinktanks summarised into two-page reports. This sample pack includes three reports aimed at Early Years practitioners.
EPRS Sample Pack - Inspection
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EPRS Sample Pack - Inspection

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The Education Policy and Research Service (EPRS) is an efficient way of keeping up to date with key research, policy, and developments in the English education system. It provides a monthly break down of the latest research and policy from key government bodies, universities, and thinktanks summarised into two-page reports. This sample pack includes three reports about school inspections.
EPRS Sample Pack - Maths
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EPRS Sample Pack - Maths

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The Education Policy and Research Service (EPRS) is an efficient way of keeping up to date with key research, policy, and developments in the English education system. It provides a monthly break down of the latest research and policy from key government bodies, universities, and thinktanks summarised into two-page reports. This sample pack includes three reports looking at the subject Maths.
The Handbook for Education Professionals:  Bristol Guide 2023-2024
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The Handbook for Education Professionals: Bristol Guide 2023-2024

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The Bristol Guide is an essential handbook for all educational professionals. It is written by Senior Lecturer, Helen Aberdeen and produced at the School of Education, University of Bristol. What is included in the Bristol Guide? The Bristol Guide is a practical and comprehensive guide to the English education system: Keeps you updated with the changes in legislation. Succinctly outlines education professionals’ duties, legal responsibilities, and rights. This includes data protection, safeguarding and equality. Summarises the curriculum, examination, and inspection systems. Provides web links for further advice and information. Updated annually.