Research
The latest from the world of education research including pedagogical studies, national school survey data and classroom case studies
Thursday
24th Sep 2026
GCSE languages graded 鈥榣ess harshly鈥� this year
There is 鈥榮till some way to go鈥� as students continue to receive lower grades in MFL than in English and maths, analysis by FFT suggests
Creating a closer connection between research and practice
EEF鈥檚 Professor Becky Francis explains why it鈥檚 vital that education research answers the most pressing questions facing educators 鈥� and how teachers can help ensure they do just that
Wednesday
16th Sep 2026
Suspensions climb fastest in Years 2-4, data shows
Overall suspension rate is dropping but still climbing in primaries and remaining high among disadvantaged pupils, FFT analysis shows
Surge in secondaries using lockable pouches for phones
Schools must not bear costs of statutory guidance making schools phone-free, chancellor warned ahead of Budget
Play-based learning helps boost maths in KS1, study reveals
Teaching Year 2 pupils to reason about maths through games and practical activities boosted attainment, EEF trial finds