Skip to main navigation Menu Our blog Expert analysis, research and commentary on the most pressing issues in education. Read our latest posts here. Research Roundup: Autumn 2021 Jenny Griffiths Education Research Specialist at Teach First In this edition, we explore the latest mentoring research and what makes an effective relationship. Early Years leaders desperately need support - it’s time we listened Dr Polly Weddle Co-Founder of Early Insights, Evidence Lead in Education at East London Research School and EY teacher in Kent EY leaders get lower pay, status and development funding than any other sector in education. School leadership ‘No excuses’ or restorative justice - what’s best for behaviour management? Alice Dunn Head of Curriculum Design at Teach First We reached out to headteachers and pastoral experts for their take on the discipline debate. Future Terms Rebuilding Northamptonshire: how leaders are fighting brain drain and saving their schools Jack O'Keefe Schools Coordinator at Teach First Inspiring pupils to thrive here is a huge challenge for schools, but there are many reasons for hope. Educational inequality 11 ways to tackle national disparities in schools Martin Fleetwood Achievement Partner at Teach First Our thoughts on the potential school admissions reform and how we can explore long-term solutions. Why pastoral roles are absolutely critical for schools Kate Richardson Deputy Headteacher at Noel Baker Academy Evidence shows that effective behaviour management can transform campus culture and pupil outcomes. Support for schools Revisiting employee recruitment and selection to create a fair and inclusive process Jay Nash Director of HR at Teach First We're making our employee recruitment processes more inclusive, increasing diversity at Teach First. Why a post-qualifications admissions system won’t work Jane Cahill Head of English at Central Foundation Girls’ School Will PQA actually be an improvement for admissions? Our ambassadors suggest not. Education policy Supporting new headteachers isn’t a luxury - it’s invaluable Nicholas Harrison Achievement Partner at Teach First Our additional support offer for new headteachers brings strong expertise to those who need it most. School leadership Our academic mentors made tremendous impact on pupils - here’s how Yalinie Vigneswaran Head of the Academic Mentoring Programme at Teach First We're celebrating how our mentors have helped disadvantaged young people bounce back from COVID-19. Support for schools How will schools support the ‘anxious generation’? Theresa Ball Deputy Headteacher at The Crest Academy Future Terms expert panellists will unpick the growing mental health crisis of the next generation. Future Terms Wellbeing Does school culture eat strategy for breakfast? Soumya Suresh Curriculum Design Manager for School Leadership Programmes at Teach First If the past year has taught us anything, it's that a school is much more than just a building. Future Terms Successful schools Showing 1 - 12 of 100 posts 9 pages Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Next page Next Footer ABOUT TEACH FIRST Our mission Our impact Our culture Our people Working at Teach First Media NEED SOME HELP? Hire teachers Training Programme FAQs CPD programmes Contact us CONNECT WITH US Twitter Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Legal Privacy policy Child safeguarding Supporter promise Modern slavery statement Complaints policy ©2021 Teach First is a registered charity (1098294) and company (4478840) in England and Wales Back to top We use cookies to provide a better service. See Cookie Policy for choices. If you agree, continue to use our site.