Welcome to our first offering of the 2020-21 academic year.  We've deliberately kept things short and sweet this time around, as we know there is a lot to read out there at the moment!  This issue focuses on 'learning behaviours' and what the best evidence suggests will help to improve outcomes for all young people, but especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.  It has been a very different and challenging start to the academic year but we hope that you're able to find time to read what's included below.  As ever, get in touch to find out more or seek further support from your local Research School.

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Kirsten Mould, SENCo and Learning Behaviours Content Specialist at the EEF, highlights the many ways schools can help promote effective learning behaviours in this blog. Read more.

Georgina Ellis, Headteacher for Churchill Special Free School, writes about the strategies they have used to receive input from pupils and parents, including the use of 'Emergency Room Sessions'. Read more.