Town End Research School

Town End Research School

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A north-east based research school driving educational equity through evidence-informed practices and processes.

The Research Schools Network (RSN) is funded by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) to support schools by developing evidence-informed practices and processes. Research schools aim to translate research evidence into tangible classroom practice and support schools in their region to make better use of evidence to inform teaching and learning. Our collective mission is to break the link betwee

Counting on Stories: How Picture Books Can Boost Maths Skills 14/05/2026

🚨 New blog alert!! 🚨

Counting on Stories: How Picture Books Can Boost Maths Skills

Picture books are a powerful way to spark confidence, curiosity and enjoyment in early maths learning. In this blog, Katrina Di Girolami, Great North EYSPH Lead, explores how stories and visuals can support counting, patterns, shapes, problem solving and mathematical language in meaningful ways.

Read Katrina’s blog here 👇

Counting on Stories: How Picture Books Can Boost Maths Skills Picture books can be a powerful tool in supporting mathematical learning in several ways, as they blend narrative with visual elements to engage young learners. Picture book can introduce children to a variety of different concepts and can be used throughout children’s early years to introduce a...

02/07/2025
28/11/2024

New webinar available 🎧

Join Stella Jones, Director of Town End Research School, as she explores how brain anatomy underpins the development of communication in the early years.

This FREE webinar focuses on self-regulation and co-regulation, exploring the role of brain structure in the development of these critical skills.

Request your copy today 👉 http://bit.ly/4hZqiif

26/11/2024

🧠 “By using the model to guide and scaffold learning, Julie was able to support her class in transitioning from dependence to independence.”

Jen Ogden of Town End Research School introduces seven steps to support pupil’s learning in primary science.

Read more: https://ow.ly/BH2T50UcHlN

10/10/2024

Make the most of these fantastic freebies! 🎉 Sign up today! 🤗

We're teaming up with Town End Research School to offer 8 FREE fantastic CPD opportunities!

Follow the links to book your place:
🧠 Cognitive Science: https://loom.ly/lJwJ3iQ
📚 Reading Fluency: https://loom.ly/6f8Nvtw
⭐ Motivation: https://loom.ly/VvDHVwo
🔄 Memory: https://loom.ly/NmB5j3M
📝 Using Research Evidence: https://loom.ly/NWWJe1s
🧑‍🏫 Adaptive Teaching: https://loom.ly/MaSXgTA
🧒 Primary School Reading: https://loom.ly/HAX7Eis
✨ How Self-Regulation Supports Learning: https://loom.ly/1JTjYG8

We hope to see you there! 👋

10/10/2024

Should be a great session! 🧠

We have a new event coming up with Stella Jones, Director of Town End Research School

In the session, we’ll explore how brain anatomy underpins the development of early communication through self-regulation and co-regulation; focusing on the role of brain structures in how these critical skills are developed.

Book your place now 👇

http://bit.ly/3XSzdKg

05/06/2024

Our upcoming FREE Early Years conference features a range of exciting interactive workshops that you don’t want to miss.

📅 Tuesday 25th June 2024
⏰ 8:30am arrival (hot breakfast buffet), 9:15am start (lunch included), 4:00pm finish
📍 The Grand Hotel, Gosforth Park, NE3 5HN

And that's not all ⬇️

🌟 All participants will ‘take away’ a bag of high-quality FREE resources to support implementation back in your setting!
🌟 There’s also a chance to win a hamper worth over £150 in our prize draw.

Sign up now!

http://bit.ly/3UH4Kfo

28/04/2024

📣 NEW EDITION EEF guidance report – “A School’s Guide to Implementation"

Based on a new and extensive review of evidence on implementation in schools, our updated report outlines three key elements that underpin effective implementation.

Download: https://eef.li/hzkecn

Photos from Great North Early Years Stronger Practice Hub's post 18/04/2024

Fantastic day! Fantastic venue! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Photos from Great North Early Years Stronger Practice Hub's post 17/04/2024

A great session - looking forward to doing it all again tomorrow! 👏🏻😊

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Town End Academy, WISE ACADEMIES, Borodin Avenue
Sunderland
SR54NX