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Curated playlists, each with content to pick and choose from to develop your Teaching & Learning practice. 

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Telford College Playlists

Explore evidence-informed resources specifically curated for Telford College. 

Dover Grammar School for Girls Playlist

Explore evidence-informed resources specifically curated for Dover Grammar School for Girls. 

Bridgend College Playlist

Explore evidence-informed resources specifically curated for Bridgend College. 

Grŵp Llandrillo-Menai Playlist

Explore evidence-informed resources specifically curated for Grŵp Llandrillo-Menai. 

Granville Academy

Explore evidence-informed resources specifically curated for Granville Academy.

The Pingle Academy

Explore evidence-informed resources specifically curated for The Pingle Academy.

The de Ferrers Academy

Explore evidence-informed resources specifically curated for The de Ferrers Academy.

Richard Wakefield C.E. Primary Academy

Explore evidence-informed resources specifically curated for Richard Wakefield C.E. Primary Academy.

Lansdowne Infant & Eton Park Junior Academies

Explore evidence-informed resources specifically curated for Lansdowne Infant & Eton Park Junior Academies.

Horninglow Primary School

Explore evidence-informed resources specifically curated for Horninglow Primary School.

Parkhall Integrated College Playlist

Explore evidence-informed resources specifically curated for Parkhall Integrated College.
Keywords: Feedback, Schema, Scaffolding, Oracy, Explanations, Retrieval Practice

Stamford Playlist

Explore evidence-informed resources specifically curated for Stamford. 
Keywords: Behaviour Management, Adaptive Teaching, High expectations, Teacher-student relationships. 

Mount Kelly Playlist

Explore evidence-informed resources specifically curated for Mount Kelly.
Keywords: SEND, Schema, Scaffolding, Oracy

SWPS September 2025 INSET

Explore evidence-informed resources specifically curated for Sir William Perkins's INSET day, September 2025
Keywords: Pre-Questions, Creativity

SWPS April 2025 INSET

Explore evidence-informed resources specifically curated for Sir William Perkins's INSET day, April 2025
Keywords: Adaptive Teaching, Scaffolding, Inclusivity, Attention

Responsible Learning - Antrim Grammar

Explore evidence-informed questioning techniques and discover practical examples to enhance classroom engagement and learning.
Keywords: Questions, Cold-Calling, Wait Times, Think, Pair, Share, Metacognition

Asking Effective Questions - Antrim Grammar

Explore evidence-informed questioning techniques and discover practical examples to enhance classroom engagement and learning.
Keywords: Questions, Cold-Calling, Wait Times, Think, Pair, Share, Metacognition

Structuring Learning - GEMS Wellington Academy

Explore evidence-informed strategies relating to Structuring Learning for GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail.
Keywords: Retrieval Practice, Learning intentions, Scaffolding, Checking for Understanding

Providing Feedback - Berkhamsted School

Explore evidence-informed strategies relating to providing feedback for Berkhamsted School.
Keywords: Feedback, Homework, Assessment, Working with Parents

How can I use Cognitive Science strategies to stretch and challenge my students? 

Support student learning by making impactful adjustments to instruction whilst maintaining high expectations for everyone.
Keywords: High Expectations, Adaptive Teaching, Scaffolding, Questioning

How can I use Cognitive Science strategies to check for understanding? 

Find out why checking for understanding plays a crucial role in effective teaching and explore strategies you can use to check the understanding of your students.
Keywords: Rosenshine's Principles, Prior Knowledge, Questioning, Cold-Calling

What is the role of Prior Knowledge in learning?

Understand why Prior Knowledge matters, how you can assess and consolidate Prior Knowledge and the importance of Prior Knowledge in reading comprehension.
Keywords: Checking for understanding, Adaptive Teaching, Literacy

How can I use feedback to move learning forward?

Enhance student growth by using targeted feedback strategies that clarify learning goals, highlight progress, and support next steps.
Keywords: Feedback, Homework, Assessment, Working with Parents

How can I use Adaptive Teaching strategies?

Support student learning by making impactful adjustments to instruction whilst maintaining high expectations for everyone.
Keywords: Adaptive Teaching, Scaffolding, Questioning, Feedback, Modelling, Prior Knowledge, Learning Goals

How can I use Cognitive Science strategies to support students with SEND?

Find practical strategies to integrate into your day-to-day practice that can support all students.
Keywords: SEND, Scaffolding, Cold-Calling, Memory & Learning, Resilience

How can I develop student resilience?

Use strategies that can help students develop the skills and mindset needed to overcome challenges and setbacks.
Keywords: Growth Mindset, Resilience, SEND, High Expectations

How can I improve Oracy in the classroom?

Learn how Oracy links to Cognitive Science and can strengthen Teaching & Learning.
Keywords: Attention, Hard thinking, Cold-Calling, Think, Pair, Share

How can I apply Cognitive Science to encourage student participation?

Find strategies that will help you ensure your students are actively participating and engaging in lessons.
Keywords: Cold-Calling, Wait Times, Rosenshine, Think, Pair, Share, Retrieval

What strategies can I use to promote hard thinking in lessons?

Find strategies that will help you ensure your students are thinking hard in lessons.
Keywords: Retrieval, Questions, Interleaving, Cold-Calling, Wait Times

What do I need to know about Cognitive Science?

Learn how Cognitive Science relates to education and can help inform your practice. 
Keywords: Retrieval Practice, Spacing, Cognitive Load, Interleaving 

What more do I need to know about Cognitive Science?

Find more Cognitive Science strategies that can revolutionise your teaching methods.
Keywords: Retrieval Practice, Spacing, Cognitive Load, Interleaving 

How can I encourage responsible learning?

Develop strategies to promote positive learning behaviours that inspire students to take pride in their work and engage enthusiastically with appropriately challenging material.
Keywords: High-challenge, High-support, Feedback, Assessment for learning

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