Over the past decade, great strides have been taken in making the education sector more research-informed. Correlational data suggests that using research aspart of training is related to higher teacher and school performance, and that evidence-informed practice can lead to improvements in pedagogy and confidence (Brown, 2016). In the early years sector too, settings are increasingly keen to have an evidence base which supports their approach and to ensure that staff have a solid understanding of child development. The Government has invested a significant amount in research-informed practice, including funding the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and the Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs programme.
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