Evaluating the efficacy of a tiered language support programme for Y1 pupils through a clustered randomised controlled trial.

RCT and quasi-experimental Mathematics education Early years EEF Evaluation Primary

Measuring the efficacy of a numeracy programme for pupils in reception classes through a clustered randomised controlled trial.

RCT and quasi-experimental Mathematics education Early years EEF Evaluation Primary

The TWiTCH programme is based on the principles of Dialogic Reading. Through TWiTCH training, practitioners learn how to use a clearly structured intervention that builds on familiar Early Years practice (storytime and small group work) to improve the quality and quantity of adult-child interactions. The programme aims to strengthen practice and build practitioner skills and confidence, leading to regular, high-quality interactions which will increase vocabulary and the complexity of children’s language and their ability to express opinions.

Early years EEF Children and Families Language and Literacy Professional development and learning Pedagogy

Evaluation report for the Edison Learning’s NAHT Aspire project, published September 2022

Curriculum development Children and Families DfE Early years Education policy Evaluation Evidenced-informed practice Professional development and learning Policy and professional learning Pedagogy Resource development Teaching expertise Theoretical and methodological innovation Teacher recruitment and retention