What would a research-optimised school look like?

Find out in Tes magazine – out 28 September

Open in browser Hello zimplysimple Imagine taking every piece of research around optimal learning - and completely basing an entire new school on it. What would it look like? Would it be successful? Would it be a good place for staff and pupils? Not necessarily, warns Al McConville. It would certainly be very different, but not altogether workable. Read all about it in the 28 September issue of Tes magazine. Simply subscribe by Monday 24 September to get your copy delivered to your door. subscribe now PLUS...The Week in Education A short collection of the best of the week's quotes, stories, lists, facts, humour, podcasts and more. AND...this issue's regular features Executive Function Expert academic Lucy Cragg explains the research around the crucial components of executive function that every teacher needs to understand. Why your subject knowledge matters Megan Mansworth knew from academic research that subject knowledge matters, but what did that mean in practice? She set about her own action research to find out - with high impact results. Why non-standard English is not sub-standard Manchester Metropolitan University academic Dr Rob Drummond explains how his research suggests schools are wrong to enforce standard English in all contexts during school. Are female staff picking up the slack? Research has found that women are more likely to volunteer for tasks that have “low promotability”. Zofia Niemtus investigates how heads can make sure that duties are being distributed more fairly. subscribe now One great tool for back-to-school Almost a month in and still struggling to get on top of your workload? Never fear, the Tes academic planner is here! Available now for just £9.99, it will help you to organise lessons, plan homework and create timetables. order your copy now Too many emails? You can change your email preference settings anytime. This website and its content is subject to our Terms and Conditions. Tes Global Ltd is registered in England (Company No 02017289) with its registered office at 26 Red Lion Square London WC1R 4HQ.