The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF)
Last updated:The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) is an independent charity dedicated to improving educational outcomes for children and young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The EEF supports schools by providing accessible, evidence-informed guidance about teaching, learning and school improvement.
EEF resources help governors, trustees, school leaders and teachers make informed decisions about how resources can be used most effectively to improve pupil outcomes.
The EEF publishes a wide range of resources, including:
- Teaching and Learning Toolkit - a summary of educational research covering a range of approaches and interventions, including their impact on pupil progress, cost and evidence strength.
- EEF Guidance Reports - practical recommendations based on the best available evidence to support school improvement.
- Evidence Reviews and Research Summaries - accessible overviews of educational research and effective practice.
- Projects and Evaluations - large-scale evaluations of programmes and interventions designed to identify what works in improving outcomes for pupils.
- Implementation Resources - guidance to help schools introduce and sustain effective changes in practice.
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Resources - evidence-informed guidance to support inclusive education
Why is this useful for governors?
Governors are responsible for providing strategic oversight and holding school leaders to account for educational performance. EEF resources can help governors:
- Understand the evidence behind school improvement decisions.
- Ask informed questions about teaching and learning.
- Evaluate the impact of school initiatives.
- Support evidence-informed decision making.
- Consider value for money when reviewing spending decisions, including pupil premium funding.
EEF resources are particularly helpful when discussing school improvement priorities, disadvantaged pupils, curriculum development and the impact of interventions designed to raise attainment.