1. Coalition for Evidence-based Education (CEBE)

2. Background to CEBE Started in 2009 Alliance of researchers, policy makers and practitioners interested in improving access to and use of research Developed through consultation and discussion Connecting and collaborating

3. Two elements…. Initiating and incubating practical projects that improve research use and knowledge exchange. Sharing independent activity that is taking place around evidence-based reform (news and events),

4. Two initiatives Evidence for the Frontline (E4F) Education Media Centre

5. Evidence for the Frontline “Researchers are lost in thought, Teachers are lost in action” (Prof. Charles Desforges - Emeritus Professor, University of Exeter)

6. What problems do practitioners face? Difficulties accessing the research Difficulties processing the research Difficulties implementing the research

7. Aim of E4F To enable practitioners in schools and colleges to be able to use research evidence (where appropriate) in decision making and classroom practice

8. Connections are needed…. Between researchers and practitioners Between practitioners and practitioners

9. How I got connected! R&D post within school To increase evidence based practice and enquiry within Harrogate Grammar School

10. Top-down and Bottom-up Evidence from large scale studies (HE) Practice in school Enquiry in classroom (bursaries)

11. Making connections

12. Evidence champions Researcher maps and brokering Practitioner networks

14. Transition: Maths; French; Science SleepConcentration HomelearningAfL: Confidence in chemistry Effective cover for non-specialists Parents’ Evening Booking Restoring Relationships Collaboration in performing arts Learning styles G&T at HGS MotivationLiteracy across the curriculum Engaging in maths at KS4 Influence of African Art Sixth form strategyFlipping the classroom

15. The web bit…. http://www.cebenetwork.org/

16. Education Media Centre

17. Aim…. To make education research more accessible to the media and policy makers and so improve policy development, practice and public understanding of education

18. What the media centre would offer…. Directory of (willing) research specialists in education Rapid response “match making service” Co-ordinate press releases Signpost important new research

19. Hopes to …. Organise live briefings Offer media workshops for education researchers

20. Funding… EMC is currently seeking funding from a range of sources to start its activities Long term aim is to have funding from many funders

21. Discussion Sharing ideas and experiences