Derby Research School

🎙️ Our final podcast episode of the academic year is here!

Dan is joined by Dylan Murphy to explore practical ways to support attendance for pupils with SEND, including those experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA).

A great listen for school leaders, SENCOs, and pastoral teams looking to build a more inclusive, needs-led approach to attendance.

🎧 Listen now: https://tinyurl.com/2vdabvkt

As the Department for Education reinforces its commitment to more inclusive mainstream education, the EEF's new Inclusive Teaching guidance offers the evidence-informed strategies to help schools put that vision into practice.

From universal and targeted approaches to practical classroom techniques and interactive CPD for school leaders, it's a valuable resource for creating inclusive classrooms where every pupil can thrive.

Explore the guidance:

Guide to Inclusive Teaching The EEF is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement.

What does it take to turn EDI from a statement into lasting change?

In the latest Research into the Classroom podcast, Jeffrey Boakye explores how schools can embed meaningful equity, diversity, and inclusion through leadership, curriculum, and culture.

🎧 Listen now; https://tinyurl.com/ysek9yyh

Tammy and Amy have recently returned from the Research School Network National Conference in Sheffield, where they spent two inspiring and thought-provoking days exploring the latest evidence-informed practice.

They've come back full of fresh ideas and practical insights that will help shape how Derby Research School supports schools and settings throughout the 2026/27 academic year and beyond.

Watch this space as we look forward to sharing these ideas and continuing to work together to improve outcomes for all learners!

☀️ What a way to end the term! It’s a busy Friday here at Derby Research Schoo!

Amy and Tammy caught a very early train to London this morning to speak on a panel at the Teenage Reading Network at Royal Holloway, University of London.

A fantastic opportunity to share ideas, collaborate with others, and champion reading with young people.

We are at St Giles Spencer Academy today for the final SEND Immersion Day. Colleagues will be deepening their understanding of Proactive Behaviour Support, gaining valuable insights and exploring practical strategies to support learners effectively.

A huge thank you once again to St Giles for supporting the Research School and opening their doors to colleagues from across Derbyshire and beyond!

Thrilled to have had Josh Goodrich on the latest episode of Research into the Classroom. 🎙️

Dan and Josh explored the principles of responsive coaching, an approach that responds to real classroom needs while building deep, lasting expertise.

The conversation unpacked practical tools, common pitfalls, and powerful insights into how coaching can become a catalyst for continuous and meaningful improvement in teaching practice.

A huge thank you to Josh for sharing such thoughtful and actionable ideas with us.

https://tinyurl.com/2svskewb

Derby Research School is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for passionate and evidence-focused educators to lead our Primary Subject Leader Networks in History and Art (plus more potentially)...

These well-established networks meet four times a year and bring together colleagues from Spencer Academies Trust schools as well as external settings.

This role offers a valuable platform to collaborate, inspire, and influence subject leadership across a wide professional community.

For more information please email [email protected]

🎧 New Research into the Classroom episode!

Sonia Thompson breaks down the key insights from the Oracy Commission- exploring why oracy matters more than ever and what it really takes to embed it effectively in schools.

Link in bio to listen.

Following the success of our Adaptive Teaching panel discussion with Jessica Mellor from Great Heights Research School and Kat Branco from North London Alliance Research School, we’ve created a handy one-page document to support your practice.

It brings together a range of resources, events, podcasts, and blogs- drawing on evidence from across the Research School Network.

Take a look here 👇

https://canva.link/yb7t7t58n1rr29e