Education Endowment Foundation:New guidance on the deployment of teaching assistants

New guidance on the deployment of teaching assistants

Five practical and evidence-based recommendations to maximise their impact.

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We’re an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement. We do this by supporting schools, colleges, and early years settings to improve teaching and learning through better use of evidence.

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Summaries of the best-available evidence on a wide range of approaches.

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Support great teaching and learning opportunities for learners aged 16 – 19.
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