The Cornwall Associate Research School is part of the Kingsbridge Research School, and they are committed to developing a culture of evidence-based practice in schools across the south-west. Their work in classrooms as well as a programme of professional development with the Research Schools Network is putting educational research into practice and improving learning experiences and prospects for all students. By disseminating the existing evidence base and innovating new research projects to test the effectiveness of educational interventions, technologies and classroom practices, they aim to break down the barriers that have traditionally existed between high quality educational research and what really happens in classrooms.

As a Research School, they provide colleagues across the region with the information and tools they need to engage with the existing research base in ways that will allow them to process, test and apply interventions for themselves without impacting on their ability to deal with the day-to ‑day challenges of teaching. Working with their partners they are establishing a network of schools with the confidence to take forward new and developing research projects as well as innovate their own classroom interventions to test and share with colleagues across the teaching profession.

They aim to shift the focus of schools to what the evidence suggests really works for young people. Where questions exist over the efficacy of specific and often longstanding practices, we aim to put these practices to the test in our own school contexts and empower teachers to find out what really works for them and their students.

Who’s Who in Kingsbridge Research School?

Jon Eaton is Director of Kingsbridge Research School. Scott Davies is Deputy Director.

Who’s Who in Cornwall Associate Research School?

Andy Brumby and John Rogers lead Cornwall Associate Research School.

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