Primary education
Alternative labels
Primary schools
Guide
EEF scaling framework
An evidence-led framework for scaling the delivery of an educational program or intervention in early years settings, schools and 16 – 19 settings. The framework maps out key considerations and activities involved based on six key dimensions. It is accompanied by a self-assessment tool.
Report
How long it takes to learn English while learning the curriculum
This report presents research into how long it takes students in New South Wales government schools learning English as an additional language to develop the level of English required to equitably participate in curriculum learning. The report outlines the findings, context and implications of the research, as well as the data and methods used.
Guide
The maths guarantee: how to implement great maths teaching in primary schools
Australia has a maths problem, and it starts in primary school. This guide shows how schools can start to fix it. It identifies the practical steps school leaders can take right now to improve maths teaching in their classrooms. The guide draws on lessons learnt studying seven schools across Australia that exemplify great practice.
Report
Climate anxiety in pre-adolescent children
This report examines the psychological impact of climate change education on primary age children, arguing that the current approach is cognitively inappropriate and ethically questionable. It calls for a shift toward developmentally appropriate, psychologically safe and empowering environmental education. The report provides recommendations for policy and practice.
Journal article
Evaluating the effectiveness of Growing with Gratitude: A cluster randomised controlled trial in Australian primary schools
Growing with Gratitude is a universal prevention program based on positive psychology that aims to prevent anxiety and depression in primary-school-aged children. A cluster randomised controlled trial was implemented in nine South Australian primary schools to evaluate the program. The findings highlight challenges with implementing prevention programs in primary schools and provide suggestions for future...