Our Research Bites are designed to support schools by providing easily digestible summaries of insights and evidence-based recommendations from NFER's independent research. Published every term, these free resources suggest considerations and tips for senior leaders and teachers as you develop planning, policy and practice.
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Falling pupil numbers in primary schools
Insights on what falling pupil numbers could mean for schools, and recommendations on how schools can respond to these declines.
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Classroom practice: Implementing effective tutoring
Insights and practical, evidence-based recommendations to support tutoring planning and implementation in your school.
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Classroom Practice: Taking a pupil-centred approach to using multimedia
A summary of evidence-based tips for you to consider as you choose and implement multimedia resources in maths and science.
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Classroom Practice: Exploring how MATs are supporting pupils with SEND
Our two Research Bites summarise learning and considerations from an NFER study exploring promising practice and effective approaches to SEND support in secondary schools.
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Covid-19 recovery: The impact of KS1 school closures
Insights from a unique study looking at the long-term impact on the attainment and social skills of children who were in Reception and Year One at the start of the pandemic.
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Covid-19 recovery: Three years on, what does research tell us?
These videos summarise insights from research looking at the impact of Covid-19 disruption on both the attainment and wellbeing of pupils.
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Workforce: Teacher Labour Market in England Annual Report 2024
This summary sets out evidence-informed areas of focus and practical actions school leaders may wish to consider as you plan recruitment and retention activity.
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